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Victor Amazasp Ambartsumian

JUN 01, 1997

DOI: 10.1063/1.881754

Artashes R. Petrosian
Haik A. Harutyunian
Areg M. Mickaelian

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Artashes R. Petrosian. Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, Byurakan, Armenia.

Haik A. Harutyunian. Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, Byurakan, Armenia.

Areg M. Mickaelian. Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, Byurakan, Armenia.

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