27/10/2012
The Main Statement of the Institute :
According to the history, astronomy science is related to Muslims and
Iranians from hundreds years ago, and Iranian scientists’ discoveries and
innovations confirm this matter in the Middle age of Europe and before the
continent America was discovered.
Establishing the research center for science and astronomy in Maragha
has been the most remarkable activity. Its building was established by a
famous scientist, Khajeh Nasiraddin Tousi, in 1259 and it had its activity
about 55 years at least
According to the available documents, the observatory that was built in that
scientific and research center had been the largest and the most creditable
observatory, during that time and even many years after that time. Based on
this great antecedent of astronomy in Iran and the most important role of
Maragha’s Observatory in astronomy science exalting, the Research Institute
for Astronomy and Astrophysics of Maragha has been established.
This Institute that knows its own aim to revival and introduce of scientific and
research will of Maragha’s Observatory. Besides, it shares itself in producing
and introducing up-to-date science in astronomy and cosmology and doing
research projects at international level.In this direction,the institute concentrates
its main activity on achieving the following cases:1Developing research in the field of astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology and
relevant technologies by designing plans which they are based on fundamental,
development and applicative projects.2 To employ and organize the researchers and provide their scientific and
convenience needs.3To recognize and supply the scientific and research needs of other institutions in subject of Institute’s activity.4 To make a relevant connection and reciprocal scientific relations with other
internal and foreign research centers.5 To provide developed astronomical equipments and forming suitable situation as a research center between universities and higher education institutions of country.6 Forming higher education and research programs in astronomy and other
related subjects.7 Registering scientific inventions and publishing research products.8 Passing off scientific seminars and meetings in national, regional and
international levels.9 To provide educational and research short-time courses and workshops
The Way the Institute Established:
The suggestion of establishing the Institute was presented to the Ministry of
Science,Research and Technology by awakening society’s scientific
requirements and also historical bases of our country.
The primary agreement to establish the Institute was done in June 2002. Then
the activities and its functions were started in January2003,after the supervisor’s order was issued. The final agreement of the Higher Education Developing Council
was made with forming of the Research Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics of Maragha in July 2003, and its approval constitution was issued to the Institute
to carry out in December 2003. For the time, suggested organization of Institute is in inspection and approval stage.
Growing the level of Institute’s activity, increasing research groups and establishing complementary educations and research courses & PhD and post-D
oc. levels are the next plans of the Institute.
