Star Party at the Observatory

The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory is a designated National Historical Site. The 106-year old Plaskett Telescope was the largest in the world when it opened. It is still used nightly for scientific research. Tour the telescope and learn the history of this amazing machine that mapped the Milky Way Galaxy. The Centre of the Universe offers the unique experience of visiting the historic Plaskett telescope. We also have our exhibit gallery, complete with planetarium showing the stars and full dome movies, and virtual reality experiences We are the Friends of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory. Find out about our organization and mission. JOIN Us We are a Charitable Organization based in Victoria, B.C. dedicated to promoting public science outreach.