Popular Astronomical Lectures

Lectures are being given by professional astronomers and last about 45 minutes.

  • Our understanding of the Universe from ancient times to nowadays; development of astronomy
  • Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory and its achievements
  • Viktor Ambartsumian’s life and activity; Beniamin Markarian and Byurakan surveys; Grigor Gurzadyan’s life and activity
  • Armenian astronomers in the world
  • Armenian archaeoastronomy; Astronomy and Mythology
  • Solar System; Extrasolar planets; Stars and Nebulae; The World of Galaxies
  • Large-scale structure of the Universe and Cosmology
  • Cosmic catastrophes and “End of the World”
  • Extraterrestrial Civilizations
  • Astronomy and Astrology
  • Astronomer's tools: telescopes and observatories
  • Space Astronomy; the invisible Universe
  • Astronomy and Culture
  • Practical importance of astronomy; astronomy and other sciences

  • Professional lecturers

    Grigor Broutian
    Haik Harutyunian
    Areg Mickaelian
    Elena Nikoghosyan
    Elma Parsamian
    Hovhannes Pikichian