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Marat Arakelian

Astrophysicist (1929-1983) · Russia · On the map · Scientists · Died at 54

Marat Arsen Arakelian was an Armenian astronomer. Arakelian was a specialist in theoretical astrophysics and extragalactic astronomy. He is most noted for his catalog of “Galaxies of high surface brightness”, a list of 621 objects with surface brightness at least 22.0 magnitude from an area of 1 sq. arc second.

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The Arakelian catalog has become a source in the study of active galactic nuclei.

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Country
Russia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 1983 · aged 54