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Palomar Observatory
"Catch a Falling Star"
Deep within the wilderness which defines the Palomar Mountain State Park, you will find the remarkable Palomar Observatory, one of the country's finest. With its 200-inch Hale telescope, this site is one of the most popular attractions within the park and has been credited with some of the most fascinating astronomical discoveries of the 20th Century. A small museum located onsite features photos and videos of these discoveries. The observatory conducts special programs during astronomic events and also offers guided tours.
35899 Canfield Road, Palomar Mountain State Park, Palomar Mountain, CA, United States, 92060
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"Catch a Falling Star"
Deep within the wilderness which defines the Palomar Mountain State Park, you will find the remarkable Palomar Observatory, one of the country's finest. With its 200-inch Hale telescope, this site is one of the most popular attractions within the park and has been credited with some of the most fascinating astronomical discoveries of the 20th Century. A small museum located onsite features photos and videos of these discoveries. The observatory conducts special programs during astronomic events and also offers guided tours.
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