Press Release

NAS RA V. Ambartsumian Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO)
Press release 14.08.2023

VIEWING METEOR SHOWER FROM BYURAKAN

The Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO) continues organizing public events to promote astronomy and engage with the general public.

On August 11-13, the BAO hosted a public event dedicated to the Perseid meteor shower. Over those days, more than 3000 individuals visited the Observatory. This number indicates the growing interest of the public in Astronomy and the Observatory.

During these days the observatory visitors had the opportunity to participate in the lectures by the BAO director Areg Mickaelian, have a tour in the BAO territory, as well as visit 1m Schmidt telescope and Viktor Ambartsumian house-museum.

The night observations continued till 03:00, which is yet another testament to the public interest.

Meline Asryan