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Udaipur Solar Observatory

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Striking white solar observatory located on a tiny islet in Fateh Sagar Lake. People often mention solar, Udaipur, observatory, Solar, island, Observatory, lake, India, Fateh, Sagar,


Address

Lake Fatehpur to Badi Talai, Rani Rd, Near Fatehpur, Shilpgram, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India

Website

www.prl.res.in

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (501 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9:30 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 9:30 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), 9:30 am to 5 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 9:30 am to 5 pm

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  • 5/5 AMOL K. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the finest observatory of India. They are doing observationsbof sun in the visible range.. With this telescope they are having GONG telescope which is part of global network.. And in radio array also they do sun's observation.. Nice to visit such place if you are interested in astronomy..
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ASHARUL S. 2 years ago on Google
    The Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO) is in Udaipur, Rajasthan in India on an island in the Fateh Sagar Lake.The sky conditions at Udaipur are quite favourable for solar observations. Since the observatory is situated amidst a large mass of water, air turbulence which occurs due to ground heating by sun's rays is decreased. This improves the image quality and accuracy (average between 1-2 arc seconds).The observatory was built in 1976 by Dr. Arvind Bhatnagar following the model of the Solar Observatory at Big Bear lake in Southern California. Later, he was joined by Dr. Ashok Ambastha in 1983 and subsequently by many others at different stages who have continued further contributing to the growth of this observatory.Utilizing a variety of telescopes, USO is known for its solar observations, which include high-resolution solar chromospheric, magnetic field, velocity, and spectral observations, for studies pertaining to solar flares, mass ejections, and the evolution of solar active regions. USO fills the large longitudinal gap between Australia and Spain, and provides a link for continuous solar coverage in international collaborative programs, including the Global Oscillations Network Group (GONG). Since 1981, USO has been managed by the Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, for the Department of Space, Government of India.The Multi Application Solar Telescope (MAST) was operationalised on 4 August 2015. MAST is an off-axis Gregorian-Coude telescope with a 50 cm aperture to be used to study the Sun's magnetic field...
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 M. A. G. C. 6 years ago on Google
    One of the Brilliant project done in Udaipur Rajasthan for city Development also it's helps to utilize nature solar energy and it's sufficient for mass Business development by scientist and we are also much happy for joining such wonder project.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R.D. D. 2 years ago on Google
    The Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO) at Udaipur is under the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), (a Unit of Dept. of Space Govt. of India), with its main office at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The solar observatory is located on an island in the Fatehsagar Lake. This is not a public place so tourists can't go on the island but can see it from the shore. Parents can take their young kids to show the Observatory from outside and motivate them to pursue a career in scientific research. There are scientific reasons why Observatory is located in the lake. Genuinely interested parents can even plan, and request in advance to meet some scientists when convenient. Even the parents interested in astronomy may find this place interesting. Please note that this place is not for any kind of entertainment.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shafik A. 5 years ago on Google
    Solar observatory is located on island inside Fateh Sagar lake. This is one of the best solar observatory in India. This has a variety of telescopes, high-resolution solar chromospheric, magnetic field, velocity, and spectral observations, for studies pertaining to solar flares, mass ejections, and the evolution of solar active regions. Since 1981, USO has been managed by the Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, for the Department of Space, Government of India.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anshul R. 1 year ago on Google
    The Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO) is in Udaipur, Rajasthan in India on an island in the Fateh Sagar Lake. The sky conditions at Udaipur are quite favorable for solar observations. Since the observatory is situated amidst a large mass of water, air turbulence which occurs due to ground heating by sun's rays is decreased. This improves the image quality and accuracy (average between 1-2 arc seconds). Solar Physics is one of the major areas of research at the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL). The dedicated research group in solar physics is based at the Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO) in Udaipur. The well-equipped ground-based solar observation facility at Udaipur is known globally for highest quality observational solar research. The major science goals of solar physics research group are to understand the physics of solar oscillations, evolution of sunspots, sunspot fine structure, MHD processes in the solar atmosphere, coronal heating, solar eruptions and space weather prediction. Solar research group extensively utilizes data obtained from both ground-based and space-based instruments together with numerical simulations to address key research problems in solar physics. Scientists are also involved in design, development, and operation of various ground-based and space-based instruments.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rahul S. 1 year ago on Google
    The UdaipurSolarObservatory (USO) is in Udaipur, Rajasthan in India on an island in the FatehSagarLake. The sky conditions at Udaipur are quite favourable for solar observations. Since the observatory is situated amidst a large mass of water, air turbulence which occurs due to ground heating by sun's rays is decreased. This improves the image quality and accuracy (average between 1-2 arc seconds). ❤🤍💚
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Manjeet K. 5 years ago on Google
    If you want to relax, please do visit place like this. Boating facilities are available but charges are quite high. Speed boating(3 min 220 rupees/Person) and some other boating (30 min 220 rupees)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Devendra S. 4 years ago on Google
    The Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO) is in Udaipur, Rajasthan in India on an island in the Fateh Sagar Lake.[1] The sky conditions at Udaipur are quite favourable for solar observations. Since the observatory is situated amidst a large mass of water, air turbulence which occurs due to ground heating by sun's rays is decreased. This improves the image quality and accuracy (average between 1-2 arc seconds).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Abu Z. 6 years ago on Google
    It is a beautiful place. People here are highly knowledgeable. Must go here if you are interested in telescopes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 BHOOPENDRA M. 4 years ago on Google
    this is a Solar Observatory. It is present in the center of the fateh sagar lake.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Prakash H. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice location.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 desi boy k. 3 years ago on Google
    Morning view f.s.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PRAMESH KUMAWAT, U. 3 years ago on Google
    🤗🤗
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 sharvari k. 3 years ago on Google
    The Udaipur Solar Observatory is in Udaipur, Rajasthan on an island in the Fateh Sagar Lake. Currently the observatory is closed for visits. Fateh Sagar lake is a tourist attraction for boating in Udaipur. In order to take a closer look at this observatory from outside boating services are available where the boat rides are available in order to carry the tourist around the lake. The boat service also makes sure that the tourist could watch and have a closer look of the observatory from all sides. An artist is also on board who plays Ravanahatha ( an instrument) for entertainment of the people on board.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rohan G. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing roof opening telescope, one of the few observatories in the middle of a lake. Do go there if you can. The observatory also has a complementary solar observatory on a hill on the way to Shilpgram. The other observatory is full of amazing flora and fauna. The observatories form 1 of the 6 located in the world used for studying the sun. Go there during the winters as the area gets too hot to handle during the summers. Also, do check out the spherical roof opening for observing the sun.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bharat S. 2 years ago on Google
    The UdaipurSolarObservatory (USO) is in Udaipur, Rajasthan in India on an island in the FatehSagarLake. The sky conditions at Udaipur are quite favourable for solar observations. Since the observatory is situated amidst a large mass of water, air turbulence which occurs due to ground heating by sun's rays is decreased. This improves the image quality and accuracy (average between 1-2 arc seconds).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Geetha P. 4 years ago on Google
    Udaipur Solar Observatory (USO) is on an island in the middle of Fateh Sagar Lake built for doing solar research work. It was built in 1976 by Dr. Arvind Bhatnagar, It comprises a range of telescopes that provide excellent quality of solar observations. As air turbulence is lesser on an island, sharp pictures of the sun can be obtained. Asia's biggest telescope MAST(Multi Application of Solar Telescope) was installed here in 2013. The MAST has a lens with a diameter of 50cm. It provides 3D images of solar blast & solar flares.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 gunjita j. 4 years ago on Google
    Located in the middle of lake .. they have an office on the land though but to go to observatory need to take a boat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rajeev kumar s. 3 years ago on Google
    A solar system observatory
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bavaliya D. 3 years ago on Google
    Night time look Amazing from fatesagar pal or nimmuch mata temple

  • 1/5 Urmi S. 4 years ago on Google
    Not open for tourists

  • 5/5 mukeshjattt3199 j. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 4/5 Raj V. 4 years ago on Google
    👍

  • 5/5 Rajendra s. 4 years ago on Google
    My native village

  • 4/5 SuRya S. 4 years ago on Google
    This place become so beautiful in evening.

  • 5/5 Digvijay S. 3 years ago on Google
    Feel it

  • 5/5 Pawan s. 3 years ago on Google
    Most important

  • 5/5 babu j. 3 years ago on Google
    City palace

  • 5/5 Hanuman V. 4 years ago on Google
    Solar

  • 4/5 Dhaivat T. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice Place in middle of Pond, all over good experience, Cafeteria in that small location .

  • 4/5 ASHISH V. 4 years ago on Google
    Good view...inside fatehsagar lake

  • 3/5 Karan B. 3 years ago on Google
    It was nice to see a place surrounded by water, when it's time of sunset.

  • 5/5 Naziya K. 3 years ago on Google
    Its in the middle of fatehsagar, in these there is India's largest telescope and the normal visitors are not allowed in these office and observatory

  • 5/5 Jayy N. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place.

  • 4/5 jinendra k. 3 years ago on Google
    This is the heart of fatehsagar lake, become more beautiful

  • 5/5 Khushank S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice service and all products available

  • 5/5 Akshay S. 5 years ago on Google
    good working place

  • 5/5 Ruchika B. 4 years ago on Google
    In the middle of Fateh Sagar Lake

  • 4/5 Mr. Kapil S. 3 years ago on Google
    Love is number

  • 5/5 Sourabh S. 3 years ago on Google
    Just Wowww

  • 5/5 Himanshu N. 3 years ago on Google
    I loved it

  • 5/5 Moinuddin M. 3 years ago on Google
    Asia's second number solar observatory which is under water...

  • 4/5 Hitarth G. 3 years ago on Google
    That area is know as RANI ROAD.... It's a very peaceful place to visit and spend your time!!

  • 5/5 Viranchi Narendra A. 3 years ago on Google
    A solar observatory in the middle of the lake!!

  • 5/5 Ganesh P. 4 years ago on Google
    It has Indian largest solar telescope

  • 4/5 Nischal 4 years ago on Google
    Major attraction of Udaipur

  • 5/5 Anthony K. 4 years ago on Google
    An observartory on an island on a lake. Wonderful

  • 2/5 Jay 3 years ago on Google
    Not clean

  • 4/5 Yash J. 4 years ago on Google
    In Fateh Sagar center

  • 5/5 The Pharma C. 4 years ago on Google
    aws

  • 1/5 Raj K. 4 years ago on Google
    No proper detail about opening and closing. It is not open for visit.

  • 5/5 RAMESH C. 4 years ago on Google
    The Udaipur Solar Observatory is in Udaipur, Rajasthan in India on an island in the Fateh Sagar Lake. The sky conditions at Udaipur are quite favourable for solar observations. Since the observatory is situated amidst a large mass of water, air turbulence which occurs due to ground heating by sun's rays is decreased.

  • 4/5 dhanjit d. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 PRITAM P. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Maheep B. 4 years ago on Google
    A unique place in udaipur. For those edpcially interested in astronomy.

  • 5/5 Tapendra T. 4 years ago on Google
    This s in the mid of fs... But allowed for public


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