YEREVAN. – An international astrophysics center will open at Armenia’s Byurakan Observatory, stated Observatory Director Hayk Harutyunyan, during a press conference on Saturday.  

The relevant agreement was signed with the International Center for Relativistic Astrophysics Network.

“The main objective is the opportunity for holding conferences, [and] joint work by scientists from a variety of countries. Also, the program will enable to frequently head abroad and work with colleagues,” Harutyunyan stated. 

To note, Byurakan Observatory was founded in 1946, and it is one of the most important astronomical centers in Eastern Europe.