Astro Space Center (Russia)
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This enclave of scientific research is officially known as Astro Space Center of PN Lebedev Physics Institute, (ASC LPI) and is under the purview of the Russian Academy of Sciences
. Generally speaking, the space center's mission focuses on astrophysics
, which includes cosmology
. The emphasis is on accomplising basic research
in this science
. The research leads into exploring the composition, and structure of astronomical objects, interstellar and interplanetary space along with exploring how these evolved.
, and Kalyazin Radio Astronomy Observatory. The ASC divisions accomplish research, and achieve scientific milestones, and perform administrative duties as well.
, the thermal history of the universe, Division of Quantum Astrophysics and MS Burgin, VL Kautz, NN Shakhvorostova "On the influence of shock transitions on cosmological hydrogen recombination spectrum" Astronomy Letters
, v. 32, p. 1 (2006). various properties of extragalactic objects, Space Radio Astronomy, and AE Volvach et al, "Variability of radiation blazar 3С454.3 for the period 40 years," Astronomical Journal
, 2007, Volume 84, № 6, pp. 503-513. and design and development of space and astronomy research equipment Department of Space Electronics The research of the Moscow Branch enters other related areas of research.
s along with 60 engineer
s and technician
s to accomplish staff the several major departments and several labs of the observatory. These are combined with 80 other people who perform administrative duties, work shops, garage, and a staff of guards.
The departments and labs are designed to focus on scientific and technical aspects of observatory sciences.
The departments are as follows: Plasma astrophysics, Extragalactic radio astronomy, Pulsar physics, Space radio spectroscopy, and Pulsar astrometry. The laboratories are as follows: Radio astronomy equipment, Automation radio astronomy research, Computer engineering and information technology, and Radio telescopes of the meter wave-length range.
. VLBI stands for (Very Long Baseline Interferometry
), for radio astronomy. It allows observations of an object that are made simultaneously by many telescopes to be combined, emulating a telescope with a size equal to the maximum separation between the telescopes.
Achievements in theoretical physics, evolution of the extragalactic objects, etc.
, and Theoretical Astrophysics Center of Copenhagen
.
Russian Academy of Sciences
The Russian Academy of Sciences consists of the national academy of Russia and a network of scientific research institutes from across the Russian Federation as well as auxiliary scientific and social units like libraries, publishers and hospitals....
. Generally speaking, the space center's mission focuses on astrophysics
Astrophysics
Astrophysics is the branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of the universe, including the physical properties of celestial objects, as well as their interactions and behavior...
, which includes cosmology
Cosmology
Cosmology is the discipline that deals with the nature of the Universe as a whole. Cosmologists seek to understand the origin, evolution, structure, and ultimate fate of the Universe at large, as well as the natural laws that keep it in order...
. The emphasis is on accomplising basic research
Basic Research
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in this science
Science
Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe...
. The research leads into exploring the composition, and structure of astronomical objects, interstellar and interplanetary space along with exploring how these evolved.
ASC divisiions
The Astro Space Center is separated into three divisions, two of which are national observatories. These three divisions are the " Moscow branch", the Pushchino Radio Astronomy ObservatoryPushchino Radio Astronomy Observatory
Pushchino Radio Astronomy Observatory is a Russian radio astronomy observatory. It was developed by Lebedev Physical Institute , Russian Academy of Sciences within a span of twenty years...
, and Kalyazin Radio Astronomy Observatory. The ASC divisions accomplish research, and achieve scientific milestones, and perform administrative duties as well.
Moscow branch
The Moscow branch is itself divided into approximatedly eight divisions. These branches conduct research in Theoretical physicsTheoretical physics
Theoretical physics is a branch of physics which employs mathematical models and abstractions of physics to rationalize, explain and predict natural phenomena...
, the thermal history of the universe, Division of Quantum Astrophysics and MS Burgin, VL Kautz, NN Shakhvorostova "On the influence of shock transitions on cosmological hydrogen recombination spectrum" Astronomy Letters
Astronomy Letters
Astronomy Letters is a Russian, peer reviewed, scientific journal. Presently, and in the past, this journal tends to focus its publishing efforts on original research on all aspects of modern astronomy and astrophysics...
, v. 32, p. 1 (2006). various properties of extragalactic objects, Space Radio Astronomy, and AE Volvach et al, "Variability of radiation blazar 3С454.3 for the period 40 years," Astronomical Journal
Astronomical Journal
The Astronomical Journal is a peer-reviewed monthly scientific journal owned by the American Astronomical Society and currently published by Institute of Physics Publishing. It is one of the premier journals for astronomy in the world...
, 2007, Volume 84, № 6, pp. 503-513. and design and development of space and astronomy research equipment Department of Space Electronics The research of the Moscow Branch enters other related areas of research.
Pushchino Radio Astronomy Observatory
Another division of ASC LPI is this observatory. It employs 45 researcherResearcher
A researcher is somebody who performs research, the search for knowledge or in general any systematic investigation to establish facts. Researchers can work in academic, industrial, government, or private institutions.-Examples of research institutions:...
s along with 60 engineer
Engineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
s and technician
Technician
A technician is a worker in a field of technology who is proficient in the relevant skills and techniques, with a relatively practical understanding of the theoretical principles. Experienced technicians in a specific tool domain typically have intermediate understanding of theory and expert...
s to accomplish staff the several major departments and several labs of the observatory. These are combined with 80 other people who perform administrative duties, work shops, garage, and a staff of guards.
The departments and labs are designed to focus on scientific and technical aspects of observatory sciences.
The departments are as follows: Plasma astrophysics, Extragalactic radio astronomy, Pulsar physics, Space radio spectroscopy, and Pulsar astrometry. The laboratories are as follows: Radio astronomy equipment, Automation radio astronomy research, Computer engineering and information technology, and Radio telescopes of the meter wave-length range.
Kalyazin Radio Astronomy Observatory
Another, third division, is the Kalyazin Radio Astronomy Observatory.Achievements of the ASC
The ASC has led the development and deployment of an international VLBI project. It is called the RadioAstronRadioAstron
Spektr-R is a Russian orbital radio telescope, and currently the largest space telescope in orbit. It is funded by the Russian Astro Space Center, and was launched into Earth orbit on 18 July 2011, with a perigee of and an apogee of , about 700 times of the orbital height of the Hubble Space...
. VLBI stands for (Very Long Baseline Interferometry
Very Long Baseline Interferometry
Very Long Baseline Interferometry is a type of astronomical interferometry used in radio astronomy. It allows observations of an object that are made simultaneously by many telescopes to be combined, emulating a telescope with a size equal to the maximum separation between the telescopes.Data...
), for radio astronomy. It allows observations of an object that are made simultaneously by many telescopes to be combined, emulating a telescope with a size equal to the maximum separation between the telescopes.
Achievements in theoretical physics, evolution of the extragalactic objects, etc.
Notable works
The following are notable works published in affilitaion with Russia's Astro Space Center: Affiliations: Astro Space Center of MoscowMoscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
, and Theoretical Astrophysics Center of Copenhagen
Copenhagen
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