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The University of Toronto confirmed this week that they have an agreement in place to sell the David Dunlap Observatory. In 1935 when the David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) was first opened, the surrounding Town of Richmond Hill had just over 1,000 residents. The site of the DDO was chosen because it was far enough awayContinue readinghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/2635937877_ea17237e4f.jpg