Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2020-07-04 Public domain in the USA. 123 Plaskett, J. S. (John Stanley) 1865 1941 Plaskett, John Stanley Plaskett, John S. 55051522 The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, Victoria, B.C. Produced by Andrew Sly, MFR, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, Victoria, B.C." by J. S. Plaskett is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work provides a detailed account of the history, construction, and operation of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, focusing particularly on its significance in the development of astronomy in Canada. The book serves as both a historical narrative and an informative guide to the observatory's primary instrument, the 72-inch reflector telescope, and its notable contributions to astronomical research. The text begins with the establishment of the observatory in relation to the evolution of astronomy in Canada, detailing the efforts leading to the creation of the observatory in Victoria, which was chosen for its excellent observing conditions. Plaskett describes the innovative design and construction of the building and the telescope as well as the mechanical and optical details that enhance its observational capabilities. The book concludes with an overview of the observatory's research, particularly in the fields of spectroscopy and the study of stellar characteristics, including radial velocities and chemical compositions. By emphasizing both the technical aspects and the broader implications of astrophysical research, Plaskett's work not only showcases the technical advancements but also highlights the value of astronomy in enhancing human understanding of the universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Dominion Astrophysical Observatory QB Text Category: History - Other Category: Science - Physics Category: Engineering & Technology 88433 2025-07-25T04:06:23.468220 text/html 64803 2024-10-18T04:16:05 text/html 425862 2025-07-25T04:06:26.007274 application/epub+zip 423822 2025-07-25T04:06:24.002268 application/epub+zip 84506 2025-07-25T04:06:23.708257 application/epub+zip 463766 2025-07-25T04:06:27.749242 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 449474 2025-07-25T04:06:25.707210 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 111077 2022-09-28T07:59:54.967259 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 77085 2025-07-25T04:06:23.296244 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 57130 2024-10-18T04:16:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16897 2025-07-25T04:06:27.888191 application/rdf+xml 15881 2025-07-25T04:06:23.784217 image/jpeg 2518 2025-07-25T04:06:23.747243 image/jpeg 564678 2025-07-25T04:06:23.497225 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia