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David Dunlap Observatory

David Dunlap Observatory

123 Hillsview Drive, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1T3, Richmond Hill, Ontario
(905) 883-0174
http://www.theddo.ca/Home/tabid/38/Default.aspx

The David Dunlap Observatory is Canada's largest optical telescope with a primary mirror measuring more than six feet (74") in diameter. Constructed in the 1930s, the Observatory is located in the heart of Richmond Hill, Ontario. The building is 61 feet in diameter and weighs 80 tons. The telescope itself weighs 23 tons (without its primary mirror).

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Text Credit: Site description from The David Dunlap Observatory, used under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License

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  • Feeling small
    guestBook Guestbook/ Golding/ Jun 2, 2017

    I came here with my daughter, she absolutely loved it. It was amazing to experience the night sky come alive as it does here. Truly makes you wonder at the size of our universe and how small a part of it we occupy. Hope to return again soon.

  • Explore150 photoSpot Snapshot/ Golding/ Jun 2, 2017
  • Really interesting
    guestBook Guestbook/ nicoleknight/ Apr 30, 2017

    I came here on a school trip a few years ago and it was a very interesting experience. I've always been fascinated by stars and space in general, so to be able to see this observatory was certainly a unique experience. Very cool for anyone who is interested in space!

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How much does the telescope's mirror weigh?

2 tons 23 tons 25 tons 2.5 tons
NEWS FEED
  • Feeling small
    guestBook Guestbook/ Golding/ Jun 2, 2017

    I came here with my daughter, she absolutely loved it. It was amazing to experience the night sky come alive as it does here. Truly makes you wonder at the size of our universe and how small a part of it we occupy. Hope to return again soon.

  • Explore150 photoSpot Snapshot/ Golding/ Jun 2, 2017
  • Really interesting
    guestBook Guestbook/ nicoleknight/ Apr 30, 2017

    I came here on a school trip a few years ago and it was a very interesting experience. I've always been fascinated by stars and space in general, so to be able to see this observatory was certainly a unique experience. Very cool for anyone who is interested in space!

The David Dunlap Observatory is Canada's largest optical telescope with a primary mirror measuring more than six feet (74") in diameter. Constructed in the 1930s, the Observatory is located in the heart of Richmond Hill, Ontario. The building is 61 feet in diameter and weighs 80 tons. The telescope itself weighs 23 tons (without its primary mirror).

123 Hillsview Drive, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1T3, Richmond Hill, Ontario
(905) 883-0174
http://www.theddo.ca/Home/tabid/38/Default.aspx
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