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STAR-GAZING IN YEREVAN TODAY: ALL ARE WELCOME
Tert
Sept 18 2009
Armenia
By decision made by the Government of Armenia, starting from 2008,
September 18, the birthday of renowned astronomer and physicist Viktor
Hambartsumyan, will be celebrated as the Day of Astronomy in Armenia.
As leading research worker of Byurakan Observatory Areg Mikayelian
told Tert.am's correspondent, astronomers will gather near the Cascade
architectural complex on Friday. Starting from 9 pm, they will follow
the stars. According to Mikayelian, anyone who would like to can
participate in the event. The star-gazing event has already been
taking place for several years.
About 30 astronomers participated in the event last year, who followed
stars through the use of a telescope.
Tert
Sept 18 2009
Armenia
By decision made by the Government of Armenia, starting from 2008,
September 18, the birthday of renowned astronomer and physicist Viktor
Hambartsumyan, will be celebrated as the Day of Astronomy in Armenia.
As leading research worker of Byurakan Observatory Areg Mikayelian
told Tert.am's correspondent, astronomers will gather near the Cascade
architectural complex on Friday. Starting from 9 pm, they will follow
the stars. According to Mikayelian, anyone who would like to can
participate in the event. The star-gazing event has already been
taking place for several years.
About 30 astronomers participated in the event last year, who followed
stars through the use of a telescope.