Located on the southern slope of Mount Aragats the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory is one of the most important centers of global science. It was founded in 1946 through the efforts of the world-renowned scientist Viktor Ambartsumian . The observatory is famous for its unique research particularly in discovering stellar associations and the activity of galactic nuclei. It houses the region's largest 2.6-meter diameter mirror telescope. Byurakan is not only a scientific hub

Viktor Ambartsumian was one of the greatest astrophysicists of the 20th century and a founding father of theoretical astrophysics. He established the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory  which rapidly became one of the most important centers of global astronomy. Ambartsumian's discoveries—particularly regarding stellar associations and the activity of galactic nuclei—revolutionized our understanding of cosmic evolution. He led the Armenian Academy of Sciences for many years an