The research center Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) is focused on astronomy, solar physics, astrophysics, and atmospheric science. It is located in Nainital, Kumaon, India. It is an independent agency of the Indian government’s Department of Science and Technology. The institute is located at Manora Peak, about 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) from Nainital, the Kumaon division’s administrative centre.
