Dear amateur astronomers,
The Armenian Astronomical Society (ArAS) is planning to carry out a survey to reveal the amateur astronomers in Armenia. The professional astronomy in Armenia is very advanced and various amateurs having telescopes make observations and are interested in astronomy as well; however the amateur astronomy is still not organized. To collect information on the amateurs and their observational possibilities, we ask you to register through our online form and send us your data before June 1.
We plan to organize a meeting with amateurs, found an Armenian Amateur Astronomers Society (ArAAS), which will operate for your further needs, organize a special session on amateur astronomy at the ArAS VIII annual meeting on July 6-8, and on September 18 (on the official Astronomy Day!) invite you all to Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory for making observations from its territory.
As you may probably know, this year is the International Year of Astronomy (IYA-2009) declared by UNESCO, and we should use this opportunity to increase the prestige of astronomy in our country and collaborate with the society in all aspects: astronomy in society and culture, astronomical education, popular astronomy, scientific tourism in Byurakan, scientific journalism, etc. ArAS is going to support all your initiatives and activities.
Dr. Areg Mickaelian, Co-President of ArAS.
ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM