Byurakan Observatory
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Armenia's premier center of astrophysical research, established during the Soviet era.

šŸ“œ World-renowned astronomical research institution in Byurakan, Armenia, founded in 1946 by Viktor Ambartsumian. It's known for significant contributions to astrophysics.

Why Go

šŸ”­ See powerful telescopes, including a 2.6m Cassegrain reflector, one of the largest in the region.
🌟 Learn about significant contributions to astrophysics, including discoveries of star associations, Markarian galaxies, instability phenomena, and star formation research.
šŸ›ļø See buildings designed by famous Soviet architect Samvel Safaryan.
šŸžļø Enjoy beautifully landscaped grounds on the southern slope of Mount Aragats.
🚶 Guided tours available in several languages.

Tips

šŸ—£ļø Guided tours available for a few dollars.
šŸ”¬ Proposals accepted to use powerful telescopes.
🌌 Popular site for stargazing.

šŸ“ LocationOn the southern slope of Mount Aragats in Byurakan.

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