Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory
Museum
Distance: 36
Location: Aragatsotn
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO) was founded in 1946 on the initiative of academician Victor Ambartsumian, who became the first director of the observatory. It is located on the picturesque southern slope of the mountain Aragats. At the observatory there are five observational instruments installed, the larger ones being 2.6 m Cassegrain telescope and 1m Schmidt telescope.
You can visit to the observatory territory, V. Ambartsumian house-museum, Planetarium, 2.6 m Telescope and more.
Admission: 3 000 AMD per person
Unesco:Yes