Palomar Mountain Observatory, Astronomical observatory in San Diego County, United States
The Palomar Observatory stands at 1712 meters elevation in the Palomar Mountains, featuring multiple research telescopes for astronomical observations and scientific studies.
The California Institute of Technology initiated the construction of this observatory in 1928 with a substantial grant from the Rockefeller Foundation International Education Board.
The facility maintains regular research partnerships with major institutions including Yale University and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for astronomical discoveries.
Visitors can participate in guided tours of the observatory complex during designated hours, learning about telescopes and ongoing research through educational exhibits.
The observatory houses the Hale Telescope, which remained the largest optical telescope in the world from 1949 to 1975 with its 200-inch diameter mirror.
Location: San Diego County
Inception: 1928
Official opening: 1928
Elevation above the sea: 1,712 m
Website: http://astro.caltech.edu/palomar
GPS coordinates: 33.35639,-116.86500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
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