MAIN GOALS  

The main goals of the Armenian Astronomical Society, according to its Bye-Laws are:

·  promotion of astronomy,

·  promotion of collaboration between all astronomical institutions in Armenia,

·  promotion of contacts and collaboration between the Armenian and other astronomers all over the world,

·  development of the astronomical education and knowledge in Armenia.

MAIN ACTIVITIES  

The main activities of ArAS are:

Enlargement of the membership so that ArAS becomes a really All-Armenian organization. Astronomers of any nationality may enter ArAS. There is also a status of Honorary members, people who have made great contribution to science and to Armenian astronomy;

Establishment of several ArAS branches (beside the Armenian branch itself), particularly in North America, Europe, and the FSU (former Soviet Union), where most of the Armenian astronomers live and work (10-20 in each);

Publication of an Electronic Newsletter (1 issue per 3 months) starting with 2002. They give information on different Armenian scientists, Armenia itself, as well as publish some scientific abstracts and short papers;

Publication of a book or DVD "Dictionary of the Armenian Astronomy";

Organization of Annual Meetings in Armenia with participation of as many Armenian astronomers as possible. The scientific program is open to all subjects;

Collaboration with other Armenian and International organizations (IAU, EAS, EAAS, Armenian Physical Society, All-Armenian Scientific Society, Society of Armenian Scientists and Engineers, etc.);

Award of the ArAS Annual Prize for young astronomers and establishment of Annual Prizes for outstanding astronomers: one for work in theoretical astrophysics (Ambartsumian Prize), and one for work in observational astrophysics (Markarian Prize).