Andrei Severny
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Andrei B. Severny (1913–1987) was a Soviet astronomer, particularly known for his work on solar flare
s and astronomical observations from artificial satellites. He was director of the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory
from 1952–1987 and vice-president of the International Astronomical Union
from 1964 to 1970.
Solar flare
A solar flare is a sudden brightening observed over the Sun surface or the solar limb, which is interpreted as a large energy release of up to 6 × 1025 joules of energy . The flare ejects clouds of electrons, ions, and atoms through the corona into space. These clouds typically reach Earth a day...
s and astronomical observations from artificial satellites. He was director of the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory
Crimean Astrophysical Observatory
The Crimean Astrophysical Observatory is located in Ukraine. CrAO has been publishing the Bulletin of the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory since 1947, in English since 1977. The observatory facilities are located near the settlement of Nauchny since the mid-1950s; before that, they were further...
from 1952–1987 and vice-president of the International Astronomical Union
International Astronomical Union
The International Astronomical Union IAU is a collection of professional astronomers, at the Ph.D. level and beyond, active in professional research and education in astronomy...
from 1964 to 1970.