The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, Victoria, B.C.

by J. S. Plaskett

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Frontispiece—BUILDING AND DOME FROM SOUTH

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Hon. Charles Stewart Minister
W. W. Cory, C.M.G. Deputy Minister

The
Dominion Astrophysical
Observatory

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

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STAFF OF THE OBSERVATORY:

Director	J. S. Plaskett, B.A., D.Sc., F.R.S.C., F.R.S.
Research Astronomer	W. E. Harper, M.A.
Astronomer	Reynold K. Young, Ph.D., F.R.S.C.
Astronomer	H. H. Plaskett, B.A.
Secretary	Miss H. R. Keay
Observing Assistant	T. T. Hutchison, Esq.

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THE DOMINION ASTROPHYSICAL
OBSERVATORY

VICTORIA, B.C.

By J. S. PLASKETT, Director.