Astronomy in Ukraine
Abstract
The current and prospective status of astronomical research in Ukraine is discussed. A brief history of astronomical research in Ukraine is presented and the system organizing scientific activity is described, including astronomy education, institutions and staff, awarding higher degrees/titles, government involvement, budgetary investments and international cooperation. Individuals contributing significantly to the field of astronomy and their accomplishments are mentioned. Major astronomical facilities, their capabilities, and their instrumentation are described. In terms of the number of institutions and personnel engaged in astronomy, and of past accomplishments, Ukraine ranks among major nations of Europe. Current difficulties associated with political, economic and technological changes are addressed and goals for future research activities presented.
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@article{arxiv.astro-ph/0512442,
title = {Astronomy in Ukraine},
author = {Ya. V. Pavlenko and I. B. Vavilova and T. Kostiuk},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:astro-ph/0512442},
year = {2015}
}
Comments
Paper to be published in ``Organizations and Strategies in Astronomy'' -- Vol. 7, Ed. A. Heck, 2006, Springer, Dordrecht; 25 pages, 2 figs, 2 tables