Byurakan Observatory

ANRO-1451

Obverse: Observatory building with star above; all within border depicting the signs of the zodiac.
Reverse: Stylized stars.
Specifications: 62mm, 98.30 g, 12h
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Image shown: CNG e474 Lot 565 Ex Professor Asbed Donabedian Collection (1923-1993)

The Byurakan Observatory was founded in 1946 by Viktor Hambardzumyan.

This medal pays tribute to the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, a renowned center of astronomical research and discovery in Armenia. Founded in 1946 by eminent astrophysicist Viktor Hambardzumyan, the observatory is situated on the picturesque slopes of Mount Aragats, providing optimal conditions for stargazing and celestial observation. The facility has contributed significantly to the advancement of astrophysics, particularly in the areas of stellar classification, star formation, and active galactic nuclei.