Byurakan Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Byurakan, Armenia.
The observatory contains multiple silver domes and research facilities positioned on the slopes of Mount Aragats at 1405 meters above sea level.
Founded in 1946 by Victor Ambartsumian during the Soviet period, the facility housed the largest telescope in the USSR, a 2.6-meter Cassegrain reflector.
The observatory advances Armenia's tradition of astronomical research through international conferences, educational programs, and scientific collaborations with global institutions.
The facility maintains five major telescopes for astronomical observations and offers guided tours in multiple languages for visitors interested in space exploration.
Scientists at Byurakan Observatory discovered over 1,000 flare stars, numerous supernovae, hundreds of Herbig-Haro objects, and conducted extensive galactic surveys.
Location: Byurakan
Location: Aragatsotn Province
Inception: 1946
Official opening: 1946
Elevation above the sea: 1,400 m
Part of: National Academy of Sciences of Armenia
Address: ՀՀ, Արագածոտնի մարզ, Բյուրական 0213 0213
Email: observ@bao.sci.am
Website: https://bao.am
GPS coordinates: 40.33028,44.27333
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:17
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