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Elma Parsamyan

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Elma Parsamian is a Soviet and Armenian astrophysicist and astronomer.[1][2] She works at the Byurakan Observatory.[3] She serves as the Principal Research Associate of the scientific group.[4]

Early life

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She was born in Yerevan, Armenia on December 23, 1929.[3] After moving to Moscow with her father, from 1938 to 1941,[3] Parsamian studied at Moscow School N213.[3] During her school years, she admired the study of astronomy, and decided to become an astronomer.[3] From 1949 to 1954, Elma Parsamian studied at the Astronomy Department of Physical and Mathematical Faculty at Yerevan State University[5] where she graduated with a specialization in Astrophysics.[3]

Career

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She joined the staff of the Byurkan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO) and stayed there.[6] In 1961, she earned her Ph.D. degree in Physical-Mathematical Sciences,[5] and became a Doctor of Physical-Mathematical Sciences in 1963.[6]

Elma Parsamian achieved professorship in 1989, and in 2000, she was selected as a corresponding member of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia.[6] Her main research fields include variable and non-stable stars, galactic nebulae and archaeoastronomical studies.[6][7][8][9]

Recognition

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  • For Valorous Work (1971)
  • Anania Shirakatsi medal (2003)[10]
  • Honorary Diploma of NAS RA, ArAS/BAO Prize for Services in Astronomy (2009)[11][12][13]

References

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  1. ^ "International Women's Rights Day Marked at Byurakan Observatory". UNFPA Armenia. 2023-03-14. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  2. ^ UNFPA Armenia. "International Women's Rights Day Marked at Byurakan Observatory".
  3. ^ a b c d e f Mickaelian, A. M., ed. (2019). Elma Parsamian. Scientific and Pedagogical Activity (PDF). National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia. Bibcode:2019epsa.book....1M. ISBN 978-5-8080-1400-8.
  4. ^ "Elma S. Parsamian".
  5. ^ a b "Tatevos Aghekian". www.aras.am. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  6. ^ a b c d "From tigmag@sci". www.aras.am. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
  7. ^ "Սենսացիա. Քարահունջի առեղծվածը". asekose.am (in Armenian). 2013-11-25. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  8. ^ "Karahunj – Travel to Armenia". Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  9. ^ "Armenia's Stonehenge Features Depictions Of Aliens Etched In Stone". horizonweekly.ca (in Armenian). 2016-10-05. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  10. ^ "Medals of the Republic of Armenia - Armenia - The President of the Republic of Armenia". www.president.am. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  11. ^ Armenia, National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of. "National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia". National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
  12. ^ "Tatevos Aghekian". www.aras.am. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  13. ^ "New Page 2". 2018-03-31. Archived from the original on 2018-03-31. Retrieved 2023-12-05.