SCIENTIFIC HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE DOMINION-ASTROPHYSICAL-OBSERVATORY

Authors
MCCLURE RD
Citation
Rd. Mcclure, SCIENTIFIC HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE DOMINION-ASTROPHYSICAL-OBSERVATORY, Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, 87(5), 1993, pp. 282-298
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Journal title
Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada → ACNP
ISSN journal
0035872X
Volume
87
Issue
5
Year of publication
1993
Pages
282 - 298
Database
ISI
SICI code
0035-872X(1993)87:5<282:SHFTD>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
A brief account from a historical perspective is presented of the scie nce carried out at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory since its fo unding in 1918. Emphasis is placed on the early years, and the persona lities involved. This account presents the highlights, and is not inte nded to be exhaustive.