Peter Scheglov --- pioneer of site testing in the Central Asia

TL;DR

This paper reviews the pioneering work of Dr. Peter Scheglov in site testing for astronomy in Central Asia, highlighting his discoveries, instrument development, and influence on the field.

Contribution

It introduces Scheglov's innovative site-testing methods, instruments, and his role in advancing astronomical site evaluation in Central Asia.

Findings

Identified optimal astronomical sites in Central Asia.

Developed new site-testing instruments.

Influenced a new generation of astronomers.

Abstract

The multi-faceted contributions of Dr. Peter Scheglov (1932-2002) in the area of site testing are briefly reviewed. He discovered and studied astronomical sites in the Central Asia, developed new site-testing instruments, promoted new methods and techniques among his colleagues and teached new generation of observational astronomers.