Mount Wilson Observatory
Located on Mount Wilson, a 5,710-foot peak in the San Gabriel Mountains near Pasadena, California, the Observatory was conceived and founded by George Ellery Hale in 1904. The home of some of the most important telescopes in the development of modern astronomy - including the two largest telescopes of their time - it is a site of significant ...
Mount Wilson Observatory | Maps
Access to Mount Wilson is via the Angeles Crest Highway (CA Hwy 2) from the 210 Freeway at La Canada Flintridge. Directions given by apps on your phone can be incorrect. We recommend downloading and printing our PDF map with directions here.
HPWREN tower cams - Mount Wilson Observatory
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Visiting - Mount Wilson Observatory
Located on the summit of Mount Wilson above Pasadena at an altitude of 5715 feet, Mount Wilson Observatory is visible from much of the Los Angeles area. Free of charge, visitors can view the historic Hooker 100-inch telescope from the Visitors’ Gallery inside the dome.
Mount Wilson Observatory | Tours
Tours of Mount Wilson Observatory Weekend Public Tours Docent-led walking tours of the Observatory are available every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30AM & 1PM during the spring and summer.
Contact Us - Mount Wilson Observatory
Pasadena, CA 91105. Deliveries MWI c/o Carnegie Observatories 813 Santa Barbara Street Pasadena, CA 91101-1232. Key Contacts. Media: [email protected]. Events: Concerts: [email protected] ... Mount Wilson Institute Board of Trustees. Mr. Samuel D. Hale, Chairman & CEO – Century Management
Mount Wilson Observatory | Conditions
The following sites provide weather forecast and condition information and the status of county and state roads that provide access to Mount Wilson Observatory: Current Conditions (Frequently Updated) from CHARA Weather Stations; MWO National Weather Service Brief Forecast; MWO National Weather Service Detailed Forecast
Mount Wilson Observatory | Public Star Gazing Nights
WHERE: Mount Wilson Observatory, Upper Parking Lot. Enter through the main gate, a volunteer will direct you to the star party. WHAT: Highlights of the night will include fall and winter favorites like the Andromeda Galaxy, the Orion Nebula and the planets Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars.
Mount Wilson Observatory | CHARA
Mount Wilson’s newest astronomical instruments are Georgia State University’s optical interferometric array of six telescopes. This facility, located here because of the exceptional seeing conditions, puts Mount Wilson back on the cutting edge of astrophysics.
Mount Wilson Observatory | Cosmic Cafe
Mount Wilson Observatory’s Cosmic Cafe offers a variety of sandwiches and other treats and souvenirs to visitors to the Observatory. The Cafe is located in the Pavilion overlooking the large parking lot at the entrance to the Observatory. Weekend public tour …