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Astronomy in Algeria: Past and Present Developments

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 April 2016

Abdenour Irbah ,
Toufik Abdelatif  and
Hamid Sadsaoud
Abdenour Irbah
Affiliation:
Observatoire d’Alger – CRAAG, BP 63, Bouzaréah 16340, Alger, Algeria. e-mail: [email protected]
Toufik Abdelatif
Affiliation:
Observatoire d’Alger – CRAAG, BP 63, Bouzaréah 16340, Alger, Algeria. e-mail: [email protected]
Hamid Sadsaoud
Affiliation:
Observatoire d’Alger – CRAAG, BP 63, Bouzaréah 16340, Alger, Algeria. e-mail: [email protected]

Abstract

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Astronomy studies have been developed in Algeria since 1890 when the Algiers Observatory was built. Several instruments were soon installed on the site and have contributed to many scientific projects such as the international sky-map program. However, the observatory activities were suddenly interrupted by the departure of all French astronomers in 1962. Twenty years were needed before new astronomy programs were developed at Algiers observatory. They are principally based on imaging through atmospheric turbulence, solar physics and studies of pulsating variable stars. Only one observational program, however, has so far been developed. This consists of solar observations in the framework of an international program to survey the Sun’s radius. The astronomers now form a relatively important team since more than twelve researchers have permanent status. This is a good start taking into account the fact that astronomy is not taught in Algerian universities. We will begin first by giving an overview of the history of Algiers Observatory, including its instrumentation. We will then present the existing Algerian team and all their current scientific work and proposed projects.

Type
Section 4: Current Status of Astronomy Research in Developing Countries
Information
Transactions of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 24 , Issue 3: Special session: Astronomy for Developing Countries , 2001 , pp. 170 - 178
Copyright
Copyright © Astronomical Society of Pacific 2001

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