In the recent times the astronomical community acquired the possibility to observe with the very large telescopes, up to 10 meter. However, the role of the small and middle class instruments is still very important. They can serve for the monitoring of variable objects, for the follow-up observations of the relative bright stars and for other purposes.
Byurakan observatory operates several telescopes which belong to these classes. In the recent years they were modernized and refurbished and equipped with new light detecting systems.
This workshop is planned as a meeting to discuss the future programs for these instruments and their possibilities and role in the modern astrophysical researches.