Byurakan astrophysical observatory has submitted an application for creation of a regional astronomical center in Armenia. President of the Armenian Association of Astronomers Areg Mikaelyan told journalists that the center is envisaged to be created by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) as part of a 10-year program on strategic development of astronomy.

The program will be implemented through 8 regional centers worldwide. In addition to Armenia, seven countries of the region participate in the competition. The competition results will be announced in a couple of months.

The International Astronomical Union was founded in 1919 in Brussels (Belgium). Its mission is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation.