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BYURAKAN OBSERVATORY IS FACING SERIOUS PROBLEMS
arminfo
Wednesday, November 14, 20:14
Though remaining the leading astronomy center of the region, Byurakan
Observatory is facing serious problems, Co-Chairman of Armenian
Astronomical Society Areg Mikaelyan told journalists on Wednesday.
He said that in the Soviet times science in Armenia was on the rise,
but in the last 20 years it has fallen back.
"Today we are forced to develop astronomy on our own, and unless
supported by the state we may face serious problems," Mikaelyan said.
He reminded the journalists that Armenia is a candidate for becoming
the astronomical center of the Middle East. "The jury has not yet
decided as this is a long-term program, but our key disadvantage here
is that in our country astronomy does not receive state support,"
Mikaelyan said.
arminfo
Wednesday, November 14, 20:14
Though remaining the leading astronomy center of the region, Byurakan
Observatory is facing serious problems, Co-Chairman of Armenian
Astronomical Society Areg Mikaelyan told journalists on Wednesday.
He said that in the Soviet times science in Armenia was on the rise,
but in the last 20 years it has fallen back.
"Today we are forced to develop astronomy on our own, and unless
supported by the state we may face serious problems," Mikaelyan said.
He reminded the journalists that Armenia is a candidate for becoming
the astronomical center of the Middle East. "The jury has not yet
decided as this is a long-term program, but our key disadvantage here
is that in our country astronomy does not receive state support,"
Mikaelyan said.