Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
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observatory in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada
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8구간 · 구간을 누르면 글 앞부분이 보여요이 이야기는 영어로 쓰여 있어요. 한국어로 읽고 듣는 것은 앱에서 해요. 앱에서 열기 →
1Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
Welcome to Little Saanich Mountain in Victoria, British Columbia, home to a true marvel of Canadian scientific heritage: the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory. As you stand before this iconic white dome perched atop the hill,…
앱에서 듣기2The Plaskett Dome Exterior
Before we cross the threshold into the observatory, take a moment to critically examine the exterior of the Plaskett Dome. This immense, cylindrical structure, capped with its rotating hemispherical roof, is a masterwork of early…
앱에서 듣기3Entering the Dome and the Concrete Pier
Step through the heavy doors and into the cavernous interior of the dome. The sensory shift is immediate and dramatic. …
앱에서 듣기4The 72-Inch Plaskett Telescope
Look upward, and behold the magnificent piece of machinery that justified this entire endeavor: the 72-inch Plaskett Telescope. When it achieved 'first light' in 1918, it held the prestigious title of the largest operating…
앱에서 듣기5The Saga of the Mirror
The massive mechanical structure of the telescope is ultimately useless without its precise optical heart: the 72-inch primary mirror. The story of this mirror is a thrilling historical saga of international logistics and wartime…
앱에서 듣기6Scientific Legacy: Mapping the Milky Way
Having examined the hardware, we must now turn our analytical focus to the profound scientific output of this facility. The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory is widely considered the birthplace of modern astrophysics in Canada. …
앱에서 듣기7The Centre of the Universe
Our final point of exploration takes us to the public-facing aspect of the observatory, historically known as the Centre of the Universe visitor center. From the very day the telescope saw 'first light,' John Stanley Plaskett…
앱에서 듣기8Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
As our scholarly tour of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory concludes, let us pause outside the dome and take in the panoramic view of the Saanich Peninsula and the Salish Sea beyond. We have explored a facility that…
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| 위치 | 사니치 |
|---|---|
| 종류 | 유적 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | 48.5202, -123.4180 |
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