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Paper Abstract
Astronomical observations in Kazakhstan are carried out for over 60 years. The advantage of the geographical
location makes it possible to set and conduct programs of stationary ground-based observations, that from the most
observatories of other countries are difficult or impossible. However outdated technical condition of
scientific equipment, which include ground-based optical telescopes, poses a direct problem to the development of
astronomy in Kazakhstan. In addition, observational data in the other spectral bands from space telescopes are needed.
Therefore, in order to create a modern experimental astrophysical base today in Kazakhstan two projects are being put
forward in the frame of national space program: 1) a new optical telescope with a primary mirror 3.6 meters (completed
in 2016), and 2) participation in the international space project "World Space Observatory -Ultraviolet" that to be
launched in 2014.
Paper Details
Date Published: 17 September 2012
PDF: 5 pages
Proc. SPIE 8444, Ground-based and Airborne Telescopes IV, 84445U (17 September 2012); doi: 10.1117/12.925105
Published in SPIE Proceedings Vol. 8444:
Ground-based and Airborne Telescopes IV
Larry M. Stepp; Roberto Gilmozzi; Helen J. Hall, Editor(s)
PDF: 5 pages
Proc. SPIE 8444, Ground-based and Airborne Telescopes IV, 84445U (17 September 2012); doi: 10.1117/12.925105
Show Author Affiliations
Ch. T. Omarov, Fessenkov Astrophysical Institute (Kazakhstan)
Zh. Sh. Zhantayev, National Ctr. of Space Research and Technology (Kazakhstan)
Published in SPIE Proceedings Vol. 8444:
Ground-based and Airborne Telescopes IV
Larry M. Stepp; Roberto Gilmozzi; Helen J. Hall, Editor(s)
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