National Solar Observatory
Space, Astronomy & Physical Sciences
Where
3665 Discovery Drive, Boulder, CO, 80303
Overview
National Solar Observatory, known as NSO, is the premier solar physics research facility in the US, dedicated to advancing scientific understanding of the Sun and its impact on Earth. The organization operates ground-based observing facilities, including the flagship Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaii and the Global Oscillation Network Group across the world. By measuring solar magnetic fields and monitoring space weather drivers, NSO provides critical data to protect orbital satellites and terrestrial power grids.