ADEQUATE FOR PAST – ON DEMAND OF PRESENT
AZG Armenian Daily #149
21/08/2007
Science, Social
The European and Armenian astronomical societies will hold the first
joint congress in Yerevan from August 20 to 25. The congress is
headlined "Our Unsteady Universe". 300 scientists and 40 high-ranking
guests from 37 countries will take part in the congress.
8 conferences and 6 special sessions will be held during the congress.
The astronomical observatory of Byurakan is one of the most famous
scientific centers of Armenia.
The astrophysical centers of all over the world were acquainted with
the name of the village Byurakan during the last 6 decades. Not only
many state and scientific delegations, but thousands of schoolchildren
and citizens of our and other republics visited Byurakan. Moreover,
this will have its continuation.
The further activities and success of the astronomical observatory
of Byurakan depends on two important factors: firstly, preparation
of the new generation of astrophysics, secondly, the availability of
astronomical instruments and activities of modern level.
Armenian plateau has always been one of the centers of the development
of astronomy not only in the ancient times and Middle Ages, but also
in the 20th century, when academician Victor Hambardzumian founded
the astronomical observatory of Byurakan and made it one of the famous
astrophysical centers of the world.
It’s planned to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the famous
scientist in 2008.
The best way to eternalize the memory of Victor Hambardzumian is to
protect and develop, what he has created.
By Haik Haroutiunian, Director of Byurakan’s observatory