Inauguration of Satyendra Nath Bose Astronomical Observatory in Eastern India
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | Inauguration of the Satyendra Nath Bose Astronomical Observatory, the first in Eastern India and sixth in India. |
| Inauguration Date | Inaugurated by the Department of Science and Technology, Union Ministry of Science and Technology. |
| Named After | Named after Satyendra Nath Bose, known for contributions to quantum mechanics and Bose-Einstein statistics. |
| Location | Located in Garpanchkot area, Purulia district, West Bengal, at 600 meters above sea level. |
| Key Features | Equipped with a 14-inch diameter telescope, plans for a 1-meter diameter telescope. Positioned at 86° East longitude, a unique location with few observatories. |
| Purpose | Supports research in astronomy, astrophysics, and atmospheric sciences. Includes an automatic weather forecast center for rainfall measurement and meteorological data. |
| Collaborations | Collaboration between Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) and Sidhu Kanu Birsa University via a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). |
| Project Timeline | Construction started in 2012, set up on 4.9-acre land. |
| Institutional Background | Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences established in 1986 by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. |