Perspectives of astronomy in Kazakhstan: from new ground-based telescopes to space ones

摘要

Astronomical observations in Kazakhstan are carried out for over 60 years. The advantage of the geographicallocation makes it possible to set and conduct programs of stationary ground-based observations, that from the mostobservatories of other countries are difficult or impossible. However outdated technical condition ofscientific equipment, which include ground-based optical telescopes, poses a direct problem to the development ofastronomy in Kazakhstan. In addition, observational data in the other spectral bands from space telescopes are needed.Therefore, in order to create a modern experimental astrophysical base today in Kazakhstan two projects are being putforward in the frame of national space program: 1) a new optical telescope with a primary mirror 3.6 meters (completedin 2016), and 2) participation in the international space project "World Space Observatory -Ultraviolet" that to belaunched in 2014.© (2012) COPYRIGHT Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.