Latvian
Academy of Sciences
Latvian ASTRONOMERS
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Maris ABELE, Dr.phys.
Main interests:
- Astrometry; Satellite Laser Ranging Instruments
Recent/Representative Publication
- M.Abele, A.Balklavs-Grinhofs, L.Osipova. Possibility of minor planets distance
measurement with laser ranging device. – Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical
Sciences, ISSN 0868-8257, 2004, Nr. 2, pp. 54-61.
- M.Abele, J.Vjaters, A.Ubelis, L.Osipova. A telescope to spot space objects from the
Earth surface. - Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, 2005,
Nr.3, pp. 20-28.
Born: 1937, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Astronomy, University
of Latvia
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia
Phone: +371 703 4589. Fax: +371 7034 582
E-mail: maris.abele@lu.lv
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Zenta ALKSNE, Dr.phys.
Main interests:
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Carbon Stars: Variability and Colours
Recent/Representative Publication
- Z.K.Alksne, Ya.Ya.Ikaunieks. Carbon Stars. - Astronomy and Astrophysics Series,
Tucson: Pachart, 1981, 182 p.
- Z.Alksne, A.Alksnis, V.Ozolina, I.Platais. Cool carbon stars found with the Baldone
Schmidt telescope. – Investigations of the Sun and Red Stars, No. 30, p.
40-60, 1989
- Z.K.Alksne, A.K.Alksnis, U.K.Dzervitis. Properties of Galactic
Carbon Stars. Malabar, Florida: Orbit Book Company, 1991, 163 pp.
- A.Alksnis, Z.Alksne. Near-infrared colors of carbon stars in Cygnus. – Baltic
Astronomy, 2003, vol.12, No. 4, pp. 616-617.
Born: 1928, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Astrophysical Observatory, Institute
of Astronomy,
University of Latvia
Baldones Riekstukalns, Rigas raj., LV 2125, Latvia
Phone: +371 793 2863. Fax: +371 703 4582
E-mail: aalksnis@latnet.lv
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Andrejs ALKSNIS, Dr.phys.
Main interests:
- Carbon Stars
- Variable Stars
Recent/Representative Publications
- A.Alksnis, Z.Alksne. Carbon Stars in a Field in Cygnus. Riga:
Zinatne, 1988, 269 pp. (in Russian)
- Z.K.Alksne, A.K.Alksnis, U.K.Dzervitis. Properties of Galactic
Carbon Stars. - Malabar, Florida: Orbit Book Company, 1991, 163 pp.
- A.Alksnis, A.Balklavs, U.Dzervitis, I.Eglitis, O.Paupers,
I.Pundure. General Catalog of Galactic Carbon Stars by C.B.Stephenson. Third Edition. -
Baltic Astronomy, 2001, vol. 10, N 1/2, p.318.
- A.Alksnis, V.M.Larionov, L.V. Larionova, V.I. Shenavrin. Multicolor variability of the
carbon star DY Per – Baltic Astronomy, 2002, vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 487-505.
- A.Alksnis. Long-term photometric behavior of 18 carbon stars in Cygnus. – Baltic
Astronomy, 2003, vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 595-603.
Born: 1928, Valmiera, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Astrophysical Observatory, Institute
of Astronomy,
University of Latvia
Baldones Riekstukalns, Rigas raj., LV 2125, Latvia
Phone: +371 293 2088. Fax: +371 703 4582
Institute of Astronomy, University
of Latvia
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia
Phone: +371 7932863. Fax: +371 782 0180
E-mail: aalksnis@latnet.lv
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Janis BALODIS, Dr.phys.
Main interests:
- Astrometry
- Geodesy, Geomatics
Recent/Representative Publication
- M.Abele, J.Balodis, K.Balodis, A.Rubans. The version of the SLR mount for low orbital
satellite observation. - Proceedings of IAG Internat. Symposium on Gravity, Geoid and
Geodinamics 2000, July 31-August 4, 2000, Banff, Alberta, Canada, 3 p.
- M.Abele, J.Balodis, A.Rubans, G.Silabriedis. Project on the Automated Digital Camera for
Vertical Deflection Determination. – Proceedings of International Symposium EUREF
– 2004, Bratislava, June 2-5, 2004.
- J.Balodis (Latvia), I.Fejes (Hungary), P.Hankemeier (Germany), K.Leitmannova (Slovakia),
G.Milev (Bulgaria), O.Odalovic (Serbia), G.Rosenthal (Germany), P.Pihlak (Estonia),
U.Samratov (Russia), J.Sledzinski (Poland), Tiberiu Rus (Romania), G.Wubbena (Germany).
EUPOS – Initiative for Unified Groung-Based GNSS Infrastructure in Central and
Eastern Europe. - Proceedings of International Symposium EUREF – 2004,
Bratislava, June 2-5, 2004.
Born: 1938, Saldus, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of
Geodesy and Geoinformatics, University of Latvia
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia
Phone/Fax: +371 722 9598
E-mail: slr_jb@latnet.lv
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Edgars BERVALDS, Dr.sc.ing.
Main interests:
- Macropmedium Mechanics
- Steerable Large Scale Mirror Antennae Constructions
- Topological Properties of Real Space
Recent/Representative Publication
- E.Bervalds. Ecology and mechanical synthesis of Noosphere. – Latvian Journal of
Physics and Technical Sciences, 2003, No 3, pp. 21-27.
- E.Bervalds. Biosphere and mechanical synthesis of Neosphere. - Proc. 9th World
Multi-Conference on Systemic, Cybernetics and Informatics, 10-13 July, 205, Orlando,
Florida (USA).
Born: 1936, Talsi district, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Latvian Academy of Sciences
Akademijas lauk. 1, Riga, LV 1524, Latvia
Phone: +371 722 8321. Fax: +371 782 1153
E-mail: berv@latnet.lv
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Ilga DAUBE, Dr.phys.
Main interests:
- Variable Stars; Science Popularisation; History of Astronomy
Recent/Representative Publications
- Alksnis A., Daube I., Rudzinskis A. – Investigations of the Sun and Red Stars,
No. 22, pp. 33-70, 1985. (in Russian)
- Daube I. Subject Index of “Zvaigznota Debess” (The Starry Sky magazine) (1998-2003). – Zvaigznota Debess,
2003, 181, pp. 84-103. (in Latvian) http://www.astr.lu.lv/zvd
Born: 1918, Limbazi district, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Astrophysical Observatory, Institute
of Astronomy,
University of Latvia
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia
Phone: +371 7034 580. Fax: +371 7034 582
E-mail: astra@latnet.lv
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Uldis DZERVITIS, Dr.phys.
Main interests:
- Astrophysics
- Multicolour Photometry of Stars
- Carbon Stars
Recent/Representative Publications
- Z.K.Alksne, A.K.Alksnis, U.K.Dzervitis. Properties of Galactic
Carbon Stars. Malabar, Florida: Orbit Book Company, 1991, 163 pp.
- A.Balklavs, U.Dzervitis, I.Eglitis. Photometric characteristics of
Hipparcos carbon stars sample. - In: Modern Problems of Stellar Evolution (Ed.
D.S. Wiebe), 1998, Moscow: Geos, pp. 273-278.
- A.Dzervitis, I.Eglitis. Statistical properties of a complete carbon star sample based on
2MASS infrared photometry. - Baltic Astronomy, 2005, vol. 14, N 2, pp. 167-178.
- A.Dzervitis, I.Eglitis. Statistical properties of a complete carbon star sample based on
2MASS infrared photometry. - Baltic Astronomy, 2005, vol. 14, N 2, pp. 167-178.
Born: 1935, Jelgava, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Astrophysical Observatory
Institute of Astronomy, University of Latvia
Baldones Riekstukalns, Rigas raj., LV 2125, Latvia
Phone: +371 793 2863. Fax: +371 703 4582
E-mail: astra@latnet.lv
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Ilgmars EGLITIS, Dr.phys.
Main interests:
- Astrophysics
- Spectroscopy
- Carbon Stars
Recent/Representative Publication
- I.Eglitis, M.Eglite, A.Balklavs. Spectral classification of faint carbon stars. - Baltic
Astronomy, 2003, vol.12, No.3, pp. 353-368.
- A.Dzervitis, I.Eglitis. Statistical properties of a complete carbon star sample based on
2MASS infrared photometry. - Baltic Astronomy, 2005, vol. 14, N 2, pp. 167-178.
- A.Dzervitis, I.Eglitis. Statistical properties of a complete carbon star sample based on
2MASS infrared photometry. - Baltic Astronomy, 2005, vol. 14, N 2, pp. 167-178.
Born: 1951, Jurmala, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Astrophysical Observatory
Institute of Astronomy, University
of Latvia
Baldones Riekstukalns, Rigas raj., LV 2125, Latvia
Phone: +371 793 2863. Fax: +371 703 4582
E-mail: ilgmars@latnet.lv
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Juris FREIMANIS, Dr.phys.
Main interests:
- Astrophysics
- Theory of Radiative Transfer
Recent/Representative Publication
- J.Freimanis. On Green's function for spherically symmetric problems of transfer of
polarized radiation. - Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer,
2005, vol. 96, p. 451-472.
Born: 1954, Valmiera, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Latvian Agency of Environment, Geology and Meteorology
Maskavas iela 165, Riga, LV 1019, Latvia
Phone: +371 7032028. Fax: +371 7145154
E-mail: juris.freimanis@vgd.gov.lv
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Ernest K. GRASBERG, Dr.phys.
Main interests:
Recent/Representative Publication
- E.K.Grasberg. Shock waves with large energy losses by direct
radiation from the front. - Astronomy Letters, 2000, vol. 26, N 9, pp. 582-588.
- E.K.Grasberg, D.K.Nadyozhin. On the problem of highly non-adiabatic and isothermal shock
waves. – Baltic Astronomy, 2004, vol. 13, No.1, pp. 51-59.
Born: 1938, Moscow, Russia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Astronomy, University
of Latvia
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia
Phone: +371 703 4585. Fax: +371 7034582
E-mail: egras@latnet.lv
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Kazimirs LAPUSHKA, Dr.phys.
Main interests:
- Satellite Astrometry
- Satellite Laser Ranging Instruments
- Laser Telescopes and Time
Recent/Representative Publication
- Yu.Artyukh, V.Bespalko, E.Boole, K.Lapushka. A010 Family
of time interval counters adapted to SLR applications. - Proc.13th
International Workshop on Laser Ranging “Toward Millimeter Accuracy”, NASA
GSFC Washington DC, USA, 2003, 6p. http://cddisa.gsfc.nasa.gov/lw13/docs/papers/time_artyukh_1m.pdf
- Yu.Artyukh, V.Bespalko, K.Lapushka, A.Rybakov. Event
timing system for Riga SLR Station. - Proc.15th International Laser
Ranging Workshop,Canberra, Australia, 2006.
Born: 1936, Daugavpils distr., Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Astronomy, University
of Latvia
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia
Phone: +371 761 1984. Fax: +371 7611984
E-mail: riglas@lanet.lv
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Boris RYABOV, Dr.phys.
Main interests:
- Radio Astronomy
- Solar Activity
Recent/Representative Publication
- D.A.Bezrukov, B.I.Ryabov, V.M.Bogod, G.B.Gelfreikh, V.P.Maksimov, F.Drago, B.I.Lubyshev,
N.G.Peterova, T.P.Borisevich. On the technique of coronal magnetography through
quasi-transverse propagation of microwaves. – Baltic Astronomy, 2005, N 4, p.
83-103.
Born: 1951, Kijev, Ukraine
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Astronomy, University
of Latvia
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia
Phone: +371 7034585. Fax: +371 7821153
E-mail: ryabov@latnet.lv
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Ivars SHMELDS, Dr.phys.
Main interests:
- Astrophysics
- Instellar Matter
- NEA
- Space Debris
Recent/Representative Publication
- I.Molotov, B.Lipatov, … I.Shmeld, … et al. International low frequency very
-long-baseline network project milestones. – Astronomical and Astrophysical
Transactions, 2003, vol.22, No 4/5, pp. 743-752.
- I.E. Molotov, A.A. Konovalenko,... , I.K. Shmeld. Pulkovo cooperation for
radar and optical observations of objects. - Proc. 6th US / Russian Space Surveillance
Workshop, Central Astronomical Observatory at Pulkovo, August 22-26,
2005, pp. 228-235.
Born: 1947, Valmiera distr., Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Astronomy, University
of Latvia
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia
Phone: +371 703 4585. Fax: +371 7034582
E-mail: shmeld@latnet.lv
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Ilgonis VILKS, Dr.paed.
Main interests:
Recent/Representative Publication
- I.Vilks. Our corner of the Universe. Model of Nearby Galaxies Disposition. – Proceedings
of 7th European Association for Astronomy Education International Summer School,
Hall in Tirol, 2003, pp. 175 - 184.
- I.Vilks. Visit to Particle Zoo. – Proceedings of 7th European
Association for Astronomy Education International Summer School, Hall in Tirol, 2003,
pp. 227 - 245.
- M. Abele, I.Vilks, D.Bezrukov, Z.Sika. Measurements of the reflecting surfaces of RT-32
radiotelescope. – Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences, ISSN
0868-8257, 2004, Nr. 2, pp. 46-53.
Born: 1960, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute
of Astronomy, University of Latvia
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia
Phone:
+371 703 4587. Fax: +371 7034582
E-mail:
vilks@latnet.lv
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Laimonis ZACS, Dr.phys.
Main interests:
- Astrophysics
- Spectroscopy
Recent/Representative Publication
- Zacs L., Schmidt M., Musaev F.A., Galazutdinov G.A.,
Sperauskas J. A detailed spectroscopy of the search for carbon-rich star BD+570 2161.
– Astronomy and Astrophysics, 2005, vol.441, pp.303-308.
- Schmidt M., Zacs L., Mikolajewska J., Hinkle K. An abundance analysis of the symbiotic
star CH Cygni. – Astronomy and Astrophysics, 2006, vol.446, pp.603-609.
Born: 1960, Cesis distr., Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Institute of Atomic
Physics and Spectroscopy, University of Latvia
Raina bulv. 19, Riga, LV 1586, Latvia
Phone: +371 7033795. Fax: +371 7225039
E-mail: zacs@latnet.lv
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Yuris ZHAGARS, Dr.habil.phys.
Main interests:
- Dynamics of Earth's Satellites
Recent/Representative Publication
- J.Kaminskis, Y.Zhagars. Global navigation satellite system adoption in Latvia. - Geophysical
Research Abstracts, 2003, vol.5, ISSN: 1029-7006.
- J.Zagars. Development of space information technologies and radio astronomy for
education and research in Latvia. – Proceedings from the CCMS Pilot Study Meeting
“EcoSys Beitrage zur Okosystemforschung”, Lecce, Italy, Universitat Kiel, 2005,
ISSN:0940-7782.
Born: 1949, Riga, Latvia
Affiliation & Address
Ventspils College
Inzenieru iela 101, Ventspils, LV 3600, Latvia
Phone: +371 9441737.
E-mail: yzh@latnet.lv ; yzh@venta.lv
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