Subject: "I am not a Toady" he said: David Dunlap Observatory Update.......
Help Save the David Dunlap Observatory, Canada's Largest Optical Telescope (1.88m) and Parklands!
An update: January 2008
"Donor Dilemma"
is the title
of The National
Post Newspaper article by writer Peter Kuitenbrouwer in the January
7th 2008 issue ,page A3.
This article is of particular interest because it contains an interview with the
great grandson of David Dunlap, David Dunlap III.
Sadly, It becomes
apparent at the end of the article, that the D.D. Dunlap
III has no clue what he is talking about when it comes to Professional
astronomical research. You think he
might have made some effort in this regard to at least
He also neglects
to mention his personal financial interest in this affair. (ie. His cut from the
University of Toronto after the sale of the property is completed). This may be
due to the terms of his agreement to not disclose the terms of the deal. But
that's another story…………..
Here is the link
to the article:
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=220172
Several organizations are working to try and preserve this fine
institution, now that the University of Toronto has declared the observatory and
lands as surplus to their needs.
Here are some links to some of the groups, please support their efforts in any way you can:
Royal Astronomical
Society of Canada - Toronto Centre: www.observatorypark.ca
The Royal Astronomical Society Toronto Centre, has spearheaded a working group, to save the DDO. The details are at their website at www.observatory park.ca. Please visit the site which is continually updated as further developments take place.
Save the DDO FaceBook Group-Join the Facebook Group!
Save the DDO! Mathew Calamanici is a concerned Richmond Hill resident who is making a concerted Effort to save the observatory.
Richmond
Hill Naturalists - Save the Observatory
A group of naturalists who are concerned about the
environmental impact of destroying
the Carolinian Forest that surrounds the Observatory.
Helen Sawyer Hogg, a Professional astronomer at the DDO for many years,
was a founding member of this group.
The North York Astronomical Association:
These are the folks that organize and bring together in
Mount Forest, Ontario Canada every year, the STARFEST astronomy Convention. They
are supporting the www.observatorypark.ca
initiative.
visit their
website at: http://www.nyaa-starfest.com/index.php?page=announcements
Queens
Park Rally. (Toronto)
Where: Queens Park Grounds, Toronto
When: January 16th 2008, 12 noon.
An organized rally is being held at Queens Park
(University Avenue in Toronto) in a
further effort to bring more attention to the efforts of many concerned
citizens.
This rally has been organized by Tom Karmo , in
conjuction with the Richmond Hill Naturalists and other concerned citizens.
You are invited to join and take part in this event. Please feel free to bring a
banner, a placard and show your support.
Your Friends at Khan Scope Centre
Ray, Eric, Mike, and Gord