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DDO and Save the DDO Links

Facebook Group: Save David Dunlap Observatory
A rapidly growing group of over 2000 Richmond Hill residents, former residents, high school and university students interested in preserving the observatory and park.
O nline petition to Save David Dunlap Observatory
Sign the petition if you agree and see what others have to say about preserving the DDO. Over 2800 signatures and counting!
Flickr Group: Save David Dunlap Observatory
Do you have digital photos from the DDO? If so, you can join the Flickr group and share them with others.
Future of the David Dunlap Observatory: Corrections in Language from
the University of Toronto Press Release of 2007 September 10
Observatory Hill Home Owners Association
A community advocacy group, founded in 1988
Savetheddo.org
An alternate source for DDO-related news, meeting, rallies, etc.
University of Toronto DDO web site
The Opening of the David Dunlap Observatory (PDF)
September, 1935, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

DDO In the Media

Councillors ask for provincial and federal help for observatory
Observatory bylaw goes back to the drawing board
Observatory defenders seek a heritage hat trick - 2009/06/12
Observatory work much ado about nothing says Metrus - 2009/06/11
Sweeping protection sought for Dunlap Observatory - 2009/06/09
Residents' input on Observatory were worth considering - 2009/05/24
Residents voice distrust of council over fate of Dunlap Observatory- 2009/05/14
CRB Dunlap decision may take 60 days - 2009/01/26
Park not in the works, development company tells review board - 2009/01/23
Bombshell letter derails Dunlap hearing - 2009/01/22
Board hears pleas to save observatory - 2009/01/21
Residents make their case to preserve Dunlap observatory - 2009/01/20
Dunlap Observatory ‘remarkable,’ should be protected, says expert - 2009/01/19
Black holes, green space debated at conservation hearing - 2009/01/19
Scientist takes shot at testimony during Dunlap hearing
Review board to decide fate of Dunlap lands - 2009/01/15
Fate of 190 acres in Richmond Hill winds up - 2009/01/09
DDO advocates get their day in court - 2008/11/14
Dunlap Lands environmentally sensitive to residents - 2008/09/20
Developer to pay $70M for observatory lands - 2008/07/31
Developer pledges to keep telescope, observatory, heritage buildings intact - 2008/07/28
U of T accepts $70M bid for David Dunlap Observatory - 2008/07/28
Metrus Announces Purchase of Dunlap Lands from the University of Toronto - 2008/07/28
U of T to announce the sale of the place that helped prove black holes - 2008/07/28
Detail in will gives DDO activists new hope - 2008/07/26
Observatory not dead yet - 2008/07/25
Family member objects to Dunlap Observatory decommissioning - 2008/07/24
Forgotten Will could save Dunlap contents - 2008/07/23
Amateur telescope makers spread the word to save Dunlap Observatory - 2008/07/21
Note of support for DDO from a dissenting U of T Governing Council member (see page 2) - 2008/07/20
An open letter to the Governing Council of the University of Toronto - 2008/07/18
Moving vans cause stir at Dunlap - 2008/07/17
The Varsity: Dunlap's Last Lap? - 2008/07/14
Selling of Dunlap criticized - 2008/07/14
DDO - the end of an era (Amazing photo and discussion) - 2008/07/12
Private developer finalizing deal on David Dunlap Observatory land - 2008/07/12
Tom Bolton interviewed on CBC Radio, As it Happens - 2008/07/09
Marianne Yake interviewed on CBC Radio, Here and Now - 2008/07/08
University of Toronto plans to kick out the first man to discover a black hole - 2008/07/08
Preserve the Observatory - 2008/07/07
Observatory would make a great museum - 2008/07/06
Canada defiles an astronomical treasure - 2008/07/06
Group set to petition UN to protect observatory - 2008/07/04
Historic Observatory Sold - 2008/07/04
Spacing Toronto: David Dunlap Observatory Sold - 2008/07/04
Dunlap Observatory closing sparks anger, frustration - 2008/07/03
University has buyer for Dunlap Observatory lands - 2008/07/02
Dunlap Observatory hearing delayed - 2008/06/23
Town ready, but observatory battleground may shift - 2008/06/18
There's a big red maple leaf at the centre of every black hole. - 2008/06/05
No shortage of suggestions for future use of observatory - 2008/06/03
Telescope Reviews: Save an Observatory - 2008/05/08
CBC: The World Wide Telescope: a new view of the night sky - 2008/05/05
So you want to be an armchair astronomer? Here’s the group for you - 2008/05/01
University ends tours at Richmond Hill observatory - 2008/04/30
Fresh air equals good health - 2008/04/26
Black Holes: The Canadian Connection - 2008/04/18
You'd Prefer an Astronaut (Vassar College Radio) - 2008/04/10
Supporters of observatory at odds over approach - 2008/04/10
A symbolic gathering - 2008/04/01
Hundreds celebrate Earth Hour at Dunlap observatory - 2008/03/31
Withhold donations over U of T's handling of Dunlap - 2008/03/30
Richmond Hill: A heritage of stargazing - 2008/03/29
Nature: Faculty protest at sale of Canadian observatory - 2008/03/26
Ban demolition: Especially by Greedy Universities - 2008/03/25
Observatory sheds light on Earth Hour event - 2008/03/20
'Sad' arena may be lost, Stojko says - 2008/03/20
Lights out for pollution - 2008/03/20
Look to the skies for our future - 2008/03/19
No winner named in observatory sweepstakes - 2008/03/18
See your world in a whole new light: Earth Hour 2008 - 2008/03/15
Dunlap Defenders to host Earth Hour event - 2008/03/15
Scout tour: David Dunlap Observatory Tour and Photos - 2008/03/11
UK's Jodrell Bank radio telescope on eBay - 2008/03/10
Where will you be during Earth Hour? - 2008/03/10
Province seeks your input on greenbelt issues - 2008/03/09
University rejects town's bid for arena land - 2008/03/07
Selling observatory lands all about mighty dollar - 2008/03/12
Nature witness to spiritual protection ceremony - 2008/02/21
Richmond Hill Post: Star War - 2008/02/20
Richmond Hill Post Cover - 2008/02/20
Gloria Boxen's reply: U of T seems to have lost its way - 2008/02/20
Letter from Vivek Goel: A new day for astronomy - 2008/02/18
Saddened by move not to fight for all Dunlap lands - 2008/02/17
Sky falling at once-proud University of Toronto - 2008/02/15
Whistler goes for the stars - 2008/02/15
Town moves to save half of Dunlap Observatory lands - 2008/02/13
MP makes case with University of Toronto president - 2008/02/13
When you wish upon a star - 2008/02/13
Findings a setback in fight to save Dunlap Observatory - 2008/02/12
Council to vote on heels of observatory protest - 2008/02/11
Observatory protest goes sky-high - 2008/02/10
Can university legally sell observatory, lands? - 2008/02/08
Canadians fight for Observatory - 2008/02/08
University set to ruin a beloved institution - 2008/02/08
Observatory park plan takes shape - 2008/02/08
Save, don't pave David Dunlap Observatory - 2008/02/7
The Varsity: Sky watchers look for buyout - 2008/02/04
Suburban Treasures: Is the End of Richmond Hill's DDO Near? - 2008/02/04
Letters: Keep the Observatory Operating - 2008/02/02
Town tries to protect entire Observatory site - 2008/01/30
Fight to save Dunlap site coming down to the wire - 2008/01/30
Land protection recommended report - 2008/01/28
"Ask Pippa" -- Save the David Dunlap Observatory -- 2008/10/27
Crunch Time for the David Dunlap Observatory - 2008/01/27
What's the big deal about old observatory? - 2008/01/27
Observatory's fate lies under campus radar - 2008/01/23
Donate Dunlap lands, accept tax write-off - 2008/01/18
Canadians Fight for Observatory - 2008/01/17
Rogers Video coverage of Queen's Park Rally - 2008/01/16
Rally to save David Dunlap Observatory and Park - 2008/01/16
DDO protesters stand up for 'amazing place' - 2008/01/16
Dunlap battle dates back light years - 2008/01/11
Magazine no place to see stars - 2008/01/08
Donor dilemma - 2008/01/07
Wilfert working to prevent observatory from being sold off - 2008/01/04
Observatory fight goes to Queen’s Park - 2008/01/02
Group brings home message to save Dunlap observatory - 2007/12/27
Observatory efforts in overdrive - 2007/12/14
Save the Dunlap Observatory - 2007/12/12
Dunlap fight reaches floor of Queen's Park - 2007/12/12
Donor's heir at odds with UofT - 2007/12/12
Teens fight to keep a view of the stars - 2007/12/11
Observatory professor speaks out - 2007/12/05
Save the David Dunlap Observatory - 2007/12/04
Richmond Hill councillors move to preserve observatory lands - 2007/11/28
Clock ticking on effort to secure Dunlap lands - 2007/11/27
UofT needs to take a citizenship class - 2007/11/14
Residents rally for Observatory - 2007/11/14
Toronto Observatory - once one of the largest in the world - to be sold - 2007/11/6
Observatory sale plan angers town - 2007/11/2
David Dunlap Observatory: $28,000 gift in 1935 now worth up to $100 million - 2007/10/16
Another Observatory Bites the Dust -- Sky and Telescope - 2007/10/05
Richmond Hill wants heritage designation for observatory buildings - 2007/09/26
We need to save observatory lands - 2007/09/26
Let's buy Dunlap property and turn it into a park - 2007/09/22
Observatory still useful: scientists - 2007/09/22
Town will keep eye on Dunlap property - 2007/09/14
Lights out for historic Dunlap Observatory - 2007/09/12
Town gazes upon site: But, despite the rumours, Dunlap observatory lands not for sale: UofT - 2007/01/29

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