Aditya L1 - Solar Flare

What is the name of the telescope aboard Aditya-L1 that captured the first-ever image of a solar flare kernel?

Solar Ultra-violet Imaging Telescope

In which part of the solar atmosphere did Aditya-L1 capture the solar flare kernel?

Photosphere and chromosphere

On what date was the Aditya-L1 mission launched by ISRO?

September 2, 2023

Which rocket was used to launch Aditya-L1?

PSLV C-57

When was Aditya-L1 placed into a halo orbit around Lagrange Point 1 (L1)?

January 6, 2024

How far is Lagrange Point 1 (L1) from Earth?

1.5 million km

In which wavelength did SUIT capture the image of the solar flare kernel?

Near Ultra-Violet (200–400 nm)

On which date did Aditya-L1 capture the X6.3-class solar flare?

February 22, 2024

In which wavelength range did SUIT detect the solar flare brightening?

Near Ultra-Violet (200–400 nm)

What onboard instrument of Aditya-L1 monitors high-energy solar X-ray emissions?

HEL1OS

What orbit does Aditya-L1 follow to observe the Sun without obstruction?

Halo orbit around Lagrange Point 1

Which instrument onboard Aditya-L1 specifically tracks low-energy solar X-ray emissions?

SoLEXS

What does HEL1OS stands for?

High Energy L1(Langrange Point 1) Orbiting X-Ray Spectometer

What Does SoLEXS Stands For?

Solar Low energy X-Ray Spectometer