Welcome to the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory.: NR16-219/1-2018E-PDF

"The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory (DAO) is operated by Canada’s National Research Council (NRC), the country’s premier research organization. Located on Observatory Hill adjacent to Victoria, British Columbia, DAO sits high on the Saanich Peninsula and offers a clear view of the skies above citylights. The location helps minimize the interference of light pollution or "sky glow""--Page [1].

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Publication information
Department/Agency National Research Council Canada.
Title Welcome to the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory.
Variant title Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
At head of title: Canada's observatories
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Title from caption.
Issued also in French under title: Bienvenue à l'Observatoire fédéral d'astrophysique.
Issued also in printed form.
Publishing information Victoria, BC : National Research Council Canada = Conseil national de recherches Canada, [2019]
Description 1 online resource (2 unnumbered pages) : colour illustrations, photographs
ISBN 9780660261829
Catalogue number
  • NR16-219/1-2018E-PDF
Subject terms Astronomy
Astronomical observatories
Research institutes
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