THE ASTRONOMICAL CALENDAR (in Ukrainian)

Main Astronomical Observatory NAS of Ukraine published "The Astronomical Calendar" since 1996 ("The Short Astronomical Calendar" in 1948−1995).

The first part of the almanac gives the calendar for current year, description of calendar systems used by various peoples in the world, ephemerides for the Sun, the Moon, planets and bright asteroids, moments of rising and setting for the Sun and the Moon, planetary configurations, the visibility of planets and Jupiter's satellites on the sky, some data on variable stars, comets, occultations of stars by the Moon and asteroids, meteor showers, eclipses, and other celestial phenomena.

The second part informs us on the current state of investigations in some fields of astronomy; some recent events in astronomy and cosmonautics as well as memorable dates in history of astronomy and cosmonautics are reviewed.

The almanac may be used as a handbook by specialists in astronomy and related sciences, by school teachers, students, pupils, amateur astronomers etc.

Executive editor − Dr. Sci. A. P. Vidmachenko.

Executive secretary − Ph. D. L. M. Svachii.

Editorial office:

Main Astronomical Observatory
National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
27 Akademika Zabolotnoho St.
03680 Kyiv, Ukraine

Phone/Fax: +380 (44) 526-47-63, +380 (44) 526-47-58.
E-mail: reda@mao.kiev.ua, lida@mao.kiev.ua.