Telescope aiming north, view of lower part of telescope with man standing in background

Telescope aiming north, view of lower part of telescope with man standing in background

Observatory Hill, Plaskett telescope

A picture of the lower part of the completed telescope. The electrical panel is attached to the south pier. Thomas Tenant Hutchison has his arm on the declination counter-weight. Hutchison would join the staff of the observatory when it began operation. He maintained the telescope and dome as well as assisting night-time observers.

Edgar Fleming

National Research Council Canada

1916