Armenian Astronomical Society: report of 25-years activities

Abstract

The history of the Armenian Astronomical Society (ArAS) foundation and its goals and a summary of ArAS activities during 1999-2024 is presented. The following have been among the most important activities: ArAS formation, increase of ArAS membership, consolidation of foreign Armenian astronomers, ArAS webpage with full of useful information, creating a Database of Armenian Astronomers, ArAS Electronic Newsletters (ArASNews), ArAS Annual Meetings, Byurakan International Summer Schools (BISS) and other events for young astronomers and students, ArAS School Lectures series, Byurakan Science Camps (BSC) and other events for school pupils, ArAS Annual Prize for Young Astronomers (Yervant Terzian Prize), award of Galileo Teacher Training Program (GTTP) International Certificates and other teacher training programs, Armenian Archaeoastronomy webpage, initiation and development of Scientific (Astro) Journalism and its Annual Awards, initiation and development of Scientific (Astro) Tourism, as well as UNESCO/IAU International Year of Astronomy (IYA-2009) activities and others.