Dominion Observatory, Ottawa, Canada
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N 45° 23.613 W 075° 42.847
18T E 444103 N 5026918
The observatory is located on the property of the Central Experimental Farms just south of Carling on Observatory Crescent.
Waymark Code: WMBDDN
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/09/2011
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The observatory's original purpose was precise timekeeping and measurement of geographical co-ordinates to assist surveying. Eventually, astronomy, astrophysics and seismography were added to the mandate of the observatory.
In addition to the 15-inch refracting telescope, the observatory included a transit telescope (to measure precise longitude) and coelostat (to study the Sun).
After the observatory was retired, the 15-inch telescope was moved in 1974 to the campus of the Canadian Museum of Science and Technology where the telescope continues to be used at the Helen Sawyer Hogg Observatory.
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes
Radio Telescopes?: No
Solar Telescopes?: Yes
Open to the Public?: No
Is this a Club Observatory?: No
Public Viewing Allowed?: No
Active Observatory?: Retired
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 3 to 5
Site URL: [Web Link]
Year Dedicated or Opened: 1905
Altitude (meters): 85
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Visit Instructions:Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)
If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!