Astronomy & Astrophysics Library (University of Toronto)
The library was founded in 1935 along with the David Dunlap Observatory. Its primary mandate is to serve the research and reference needs of faculty and graduate students of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Dunlap Institute and the staff of CITA / ICAT (the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics). The collection consists of approximately 25,000 volumes and is primarily devoted to astronomy and astrophysics material.
Basic Information
- Category: academic library
- Founded: 1935
- Website: http://www.astro.utoronto.ca/AALibrary/home.html
Documented Facts
- Email: astlibr@astro.utoronto.ca
- Founded: 1935
Evidence and Sources
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- Profile quality: Source-backed profile (86/100)
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- Last verified: 2026-04-21
AI summary
The library was founded in 1935 along with the David Dunlap Observatory. Its primary mandate is to serve the research and reference needs of faculty and graduate students of the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics and the Dunlap Institute and the staff of CITA / ICAT (the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics). The collection consists of approximately 25,000 volumes and is primarily devoted to astronomy and astrophysics material.
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