What observatory did Ambartsumian found in 1946?
Moscow Observatory
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Kazan Observatory
Byurakan Observatory
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Byurakan Observatory, founded in 1946 by the renowned Armenian astrophysicist Viktor Ambartsumian, is a renowned astronomical research center located in the Byurakan village of Armenia. The observatory has played a pivotal role in the advancement of astrophysics, particularly in the study of stellar associations and galaxies. Ambartsumian's groundbreaking work on stellar associations and the discovery of the stellar wind phenomenon cemented Byurakan's reputation as a leading center for astronomical research.
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