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December 29, 2011
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A team of Bulgarian astronomers found new structures in a number of active galaxies A team of Bulgarian astronomers found structures not previously reported that are related to the fueling of active galactic nuclei. There were used multi-year observational data of tens of galaxies obtained at the 2-m telescope of Rozhen NAO in the course of a project on active galaxies |
December 13, 2011
November 24, 2011
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Spectro-polarimetry of the comet C/2009 P1 (Garrad) with new observing mode of the 2-channel focal reducer (FoReRo2) at the 2-m telescope.
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September 16, 2011
Opening of the Exhibition “30 Years Rozhen NAO” in town of Smolyan:
Photos from the opening of the Exibition “30 years Rozhen NAO” (BG, PDF 2.35 MB);
Exhibition ”30 years Rozhen NAO” (BG, PDF 6.79 MB).
August 27, 2011
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The second “Bulgarian” nova-like cataclysmic star was discovered at NAO-Rozhen Observations at the National Astronomical Observatory (NAO) Rozhen at the beginning of 2011 revealed an unusual light variability of the star 2MASS J01074282+4845188. Their analysis led to the conclusion that it is a cataclysmic star. Thus it turns out that the second “Bulgarian” cataclysmic star has been discovered.. |
August 3, 2011
June 7, 2011
First National Meeting of the Bulgarian association of amateur astronomers “Stellar Society” in Rozhen NAO, June 4 - 6, 2011 (photogallery)
June 6, 2011
Supernova in the Galaxy M51 (Whirlpool)
May 31, 2011
Bulgarian Novae Search Group discovered second nova for this year in the M31 galaxy Andromeda
May 23, 2011
In 2011 the National Astronomical Observatory Rozhen will celebrate its 30th Year Anniversary. To commemorate this milestone the Institute of Astronomy, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences organizes an international conference. The conference will be held on September 26-29 in Smolyan. It will be dedicated to the unique role of the National Astronomical Observatory as a center for research and education in astronomy, and as a key element of the national research infrastructure. For more information and for registration visit the site of the conference.
May 21, 2011
Total Lunar Eclipse of June 15, 2011 (with map, BG)
[Photogallery - total lunar eclipse]
May 15, 2011
Six National Scientific Conference on Bulgarian Astronomical Society, Astronomical Observatory town of Stara Zagora, May 13 - 15, 2011.
March 12, 2011
Celebration of 30th anniversary of the opening of the Rozhen NAO (BG)
January 30, 2011
The Bulgarian Novae Search Group discovered another nova in the M31 galaxy Andromeda
January 5, 2011
Partial Solar eclipse on January 4, 2011
November 26, 2010
October 28, 2010
Professor Vladimir Shkodrv (bulgarian)
September 22, 2010
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Binary star with the shortest “year” was discovered at NAO-Rozhen - GSC 2314 0530
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September 5, 2010
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Astronomers at the National Astronomical Observatory Rozhen discovered an outburst in the brightness of a young stellar object. This is the first in the world registration of the brightness increase during the initial phase of such an outburst. Read more about the importance of this
discovery and its technological |
July 10, 2010
July 4, 2010
Visit of the Minister of finance Simeon Djankov to the Rozhen NAO
May 28, 2010
Programme for the Open day at the National Astronomical Observatory on 29 May 2010 (bulgarian)
May 23, 2010
Mass to celebrate the Christian holiday Pentecost
May 22, 2010
Institute of Astronomy, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences appeals for urgent action in support of the Rozhen National Astronomical Observatory.
An appeal for salvation of the National Astronomical Observatory is published in the Bulgarian site for petitions www.bgpetition.com. The English version of the appeal can be found here (PDF 49 KB).
You can support the Observatory with your vote here. The petition site is designed only in Bulgarian. Description of the fields to be filled in can be found here (PDF 71 KB).
January 15, 2010
Annular solar eclipse (partial for Bulgaria)
January 1, 2010
Partial lunar eclipse on 31 December 2009
October 5 - 11, 2009
Second Practical School on Spectroscopy (Preliminary program, PDF 100kB)
See also Photogallery for this School
September 6, 2009
The new control system of the 2-meter telescope: first results
July 27, 2009
Hot news about the new control system of the 2-meter telescope
May 20, 2009
April 16, 2009
Mutual agreement protocol between Municipality of Smolyan and the Institute of Astronomy – BAS
March 26, 2009
New control system for the 2-meter RCC-telescope
January 23, 2009
Inauguration of the International year of astronomy
December 14, 2008
A new loading platform for wheel-chairs in front of the Dome of the 2m telescope
September 14, 2008
Mounting of the Primary mirror in the 2m RCC-telescope, after new aluminium coating
July 12 - August 3, 2008
Student’s practice of Astronomy from Shumen’s University, Bulgaria
July 17, 2008
Taking down of the Primary mirror of the 2m RCC-telescope for new aluminium coating
October 28, 2007
Practical School on Spectroscopy, October 22 – 28, 2007
October 27, 2007
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