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Hanle and Merak (Ladakh)

Santhosh Kumar 10/11/2023

Hanle and Merak (Ladakh) mind map
Context
Indian Astronomical Observatory
Operated by
Indian Institute of Astrophysics
Phenomenon observed
Stable Auroral Arc
Unusual red aurora
Typically not seen at lower latitudes
Source
Indian Express
What are Auroras and how are they formed?
Definition
Natural light displays
Typically at high latitudes
Formation Process
Interaction of charged particles
From the sun
With Earth's magnetosphere and atmosphere
Resulting Emission
Light by atmospheric gases
Vibrant colors
Commonly green and red
Main Auroras
Northern lights
Aurora borealis
In Northern Hemisphere
Southern lights
Aurora australis
In Southern Hemisphere
Why aurora in Ladakh
Geomagnetic storms
Coronal Mass Ejection
Massive plasma ejections
From the Sun's lower atmosphere
Auroral oval extension
To lower latitudes
Significance of Hanle
India's only Hanle Dark Sky Reserve
Astro-tourism attraction
Merak
Location
Ladakh
Banks of Pangong Tso
Proposed site for
National Large Solar Telescope

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