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The ISAP Symposium 2-6 October 2023.
June 2, 2023
The ISAP Symposium will be held 2-6 October at the CIAO observatory. Registration is open! The theme of the conference is the auroras. Meeting organizers are CIAO, Arctic Portal.org, Aurora Obeservatory (AO) and the Science Institute of the University of Iceland.
Read more ...CNARC
May 15, 2023
The China-Nordic Arctic Research Center (CNARC) is an international consortium initiated by the Polar Research Institute of China (PRIC) in collaboration with respective institutes in the Nordic countries and China to promote and facilitate China-Nordic cooperation for Arctic research.
Read more ...Ambassador He Rulong Visits China-Iceland Arctic Science Observatory
June 25, 2022
In June 24, Ambassador He Rulong visited China-Iceland Arctic Science Observatory (CIAO) and met with Managing Director Reinhard Reynisson and Vice Chair Halldór Jóhannsson of Aurora Observatory (AO), a foundation in charge of building and running CIAO.
Read more ...Introduction video
During the momentous inauguration of the Arctic Observatory in October 2018, an impactful introductory video was showcased.
This captivating video, which can be accessed by clicking on the accompanying photo, serves as an enlightening introduction to the project's development and highlights the remarkable construction process of the research building. It provides a comprehensive overview, offering viewers a glimpse into the visionary journey that brought the observatory to fruition.
Location
The CIAO Observatory, situated at Kárhóll in the captivating northern region of Iceland, is conveniently located near the municipality of Laugar and is only a scenic 45-minute drive away from the town of Akureyri.
For a more detailed visual representation of the observatory's location, you can click on the accompanying map to enlarge and explore the area further and get more information on the observatory.
