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A Symphony of Science is Unfolding

Posted on November 25, 2009, updated on November 25, 2009 by Rod

The Symphony of Science is a musical project by John Boswell designed to deliver scientific knowledge and philosophy in musical form. Here you can watch music videos, download songs, read lyrics and find links relating to the messages conveyed by the music.  Who knew the likes of Carl Sagan, Richard Feynman, Neil deGrasse Tyson and […]

Posted in Astronats, Astronomy, Just for Fun

Sept 14 @ 7:30pm: Council meeting to discuss DDO Designation By-law

Posted on September 14, 2009, updated on September 21, 2009 by Rod

You are needed! Please come out to the town council meeting TONIGHT, Monday September 14 at 7:30pm. Your presence matters! Tonight Council intends to pass the by-law designating the Dunlap Observatory property as a cultural heritage landscape. We have concerns that there are too many loopholes and errors in this bylaw and that it will […]

Posted in Actions, Astronats, Astronomy, Save David Dunlap Observatory

Sign Up and help protect David Dunlap Observatory and Park

Posted on September 5, 2009, updated on September 7, 2009 by Rod

The Richmond Hill Naturalists and community groups such as the DDO Defenders  continue to advocate for the complete protection of the David Dunlap Observatory and Park.  If you support this community action, please call your local councillor (905-771-8800), write a letter and/or buy a lawn sign.  Tell Town Council you want LEADERSHIP & ALL Dunlap […]

Posted in Actions, Astronats, Astronomy, Frontpage, Save David Dunlap Observatory

Most Threatened Landmark in Canada: David Dunlap Observatory

Posted on July 9, 2009, updated on July 9, 2009 by Rod

Richmond Hill, Ontario – July 8, 2009. — Canada’s Top Endangered Cultural Place is The David Dunlap Observatory & Park in Richmond Hill. This new title was given to the 189-acre site by Heritage Canada Foundation (HCF), as selected from 10 of the nation’s other significantly threatened cultural landmarks. (Visit: http://www.heritagecanada.org/eng/news/new.html#July7_09) “This national recognition acknowledges […]

Posted in Astronats, Astronomy, Frontpage, Media Releases, Save David Dunlap Observatory

Summary of Ontario Conservation Review Board Final Report

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Rod

David Dunlap Observatory & Park Richmond Hill, Ontario Dated May 19, 2009; released June 4th, 2009 A tribunal of the Ontario government, the Conservation Review Board (CRB), has delivered its final decision regarding the cultural heritage value of the David Dunlap Observatory & Park in Richmond Hill.   The document, consisting of 61 pages and dated […]

Posted in Actions, Astronats, Astronomy, Frontpage, Save David Dunlap Observatory
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