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The following photographs were captured by Peter Visima during opening day at the DDO. This is just a small selection of many wonderful images captured during 9 June 2018.

astronomy is enjoyed by all

Astronomy knows no age limits.

presidents meeting on DDO opening day

Toronto Centre volunteer, president, with the national president.

young astronomers spotting the Sun on DDO opening day

Young astronomers using a Sun Spotter to safely examine our local star. 

volunteer at telescope on DDO opening day

Volunteer at his telescope ready to safely observe the Sun.

volunteers chatting on DDO opening day

Volunteers chatting with the Toronto Centre vice president.

presentation in lecture hall on DDO opening day

A presentation is ready to go in the Admin building lecture hall.

mayor and councilors on DDO opening day

The Richmond Hill major and councilors welcome people to the opening day.

volunteers in office on DDO opening day

Happy volunteers in the Toronto Centre office.

volunteer explaining mount operation on DDO opening day

Volunteer explaining how to operate a portable tracking mount for photography.

volunteer leading the dome tour on DDO opening day

Volunteer beginning a tour of the dome and 74-inch telescope.

line up for dome tour on DDO opening day

People excited to begin their tour of the observatory dome.

volunteers at booth on DDO opening day

Volunteers at the booth preparing RASC Star Finders.

artists on DDO opening day

Artists rendering at the DDO opening day.

volunteer sharing history on DDO opening day

Volunteer sharing DDO history and interesting facts.

our many volunteers on DDO opening day

Happy volunteers at the end of an exciting day.

See Peter Visima's full set of photos shared on Facebook.