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AstroSat is an Indian space observatory designed to study astronomical sources across ultraviolet and X-ray wavelengths. The Indian Space Research Organisation launched it in September 2015, making it India's first dedicated multi-wavelength astronomy satellite. Its instruments can observe objects such as stars, compact stellar systems, active galactic nuclei, and transient X-ray sources, including through coordinated observations in several energy bands.
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What is AstroSat designed to study?
AstroSat is a space observatory for studying astronomical sources across ultraviolet and X-ray wavelengths. Its instruments observe different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum from one satellite.
When was AstroSat launched?
The Indian Space Research Organisation launched AstroSat in September 2015. It was India's first dedicated multi-wavelength astronomy satellite.
Which agency launched AstroSat?
ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation, launched AstroSat. The mission was built to support Indian and international astronomical research.
Why is AstroSat important for Indian astronomy?
AstroSat gave India a dedicated observatory for simultaneous ultraviolet and X-ray observations. Its multi-wavelength design helps researchers compare how the same astronomical source behaves at different energies.
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