History of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory

History of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory The vision of John Stanley Plaskett, the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory began operation in 1918 with it's 1.8-m telescope.

This page will provide highlights of early years of the Observatory

This blog post I wrote is based on a presentation I made on International Astronomy Day (at the RBCM)
06/16/2026

This blog post I wrote is based on a presentation I made on International Astronomy Day (at the RBCM)

Discover the hidden photographic legacy of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, including rare glass plate images, Edgar Fleming, and DAO history.

05/05/2026
I was interested in Gemini AI's ability to create a cartoon. I tried it on a three panel cartoon about John Stanley Plas...
04/04/2026

I was interested in Gemini AI's ability to create a cartoon. I tried it on a three panel cartoon about John Stanley Plaskett's discovery of a massive binary star that became known as Plaskett's Star

John Stanley Plaskett had plans for a grand Directors house at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory. To keep a long st...
02/03/2026

John Stanley Plaskett had plans for a grand Directors house at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory. To keep a long story short, I now have the blueprints for this house, which could be called a mansion. Below is one of the elevation views of the house, and the image Gemini AI created. I directed Gemini to locate the house on Little Saanich Mountain and even gave it a specific laititude and longitude.

Merry Christmas from the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory

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