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

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.

THE DOMINION ASTROPHYSICAL OBSERVATORY

VICTORIA, B.C.

By J. S. PLASKETT, Director.