The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, Victoria, B.C.

Frontispiece —BUILDING AND DOME FROM SOUTH
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Hon. Charles Stewart Minister W. W. Cory, C.M.G. Deputy Minister
Victoria, B.C.
A SKETCH of the development of astronomy in Canada and of the founding of this observatory. A description of the building and of the mechanical and optical details of the telescope. An account of the principal work of the institution.
By J. S. Plaskett, F.R.S.
Ottawa F. A. ACLAND, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty 1923
STAFF OF THE OBSERVATORY:

THE DOMINION ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY
VICTORIA, B.C.
By J. S. PLASKETT, Director.
This description of the observatory, its equipment and work has been written by the director in response to a need, frequently expressed by the numerous visitors to the institution, of a non-technical account of the principles of the telescope and of the work of the institution. This account will commence by a short historical sketch of the beginnings of the undertaking followed by a description of the observatory and telescope and concluded by a resume of its work.