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    Question

    Aditya-L1, India’s first solar observatory in space,

    captured the first image of a solar flare ‘kernel.’ Which instrument onboard made this observation?
    A ASPEX Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B SoLEXS Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C HEL1OS Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D SUIT Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT), a key payload aboard Aditya-L1, captured this historic image of a solar flare 'kernel' in the lower solar atmosphere.SUIT focuses on ultraviolet imaging of the Sun’s photosphere and chromosphere. Alongside SUIT, instruments like SoLEXS and HEL1OS study solar X-ray emissions. The mission, launched in September 2023, is positioned at Lagrange Point 1 (L1) to enable continuous solar observation and research on solar dynamics.

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