The research conducted at the Institute covers a wide range of topics; from the immediate environs of the Earth to distant galaxies and black holes in their cores. The research activities are carried out in four scientific departments.
Solar physics department
Solar physics department studies various solar activity phenomena, particularly solar atmosphere and flares.
Stellar physics department
Stellar physics department studies stellar objects in the universe over a broad range of electromagnetic spectrum wavelengths.
Interplanetary matter department
Interplanetary matter department studies asteroids, comets, small meteoritic bodies and their interactions with the Earth's atmosphere.