MOUNT WILSON OBSERVATORY

LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA

Mount Wilson Observatory is located in the San Gabriel Mountains near Los Angeles, California. The observatory was established in 1904 and has played a significant role in the development of modern astronomy. It is situated at an altitude of 5,710 feet, which provides an ideal location for observing the stars and planets.

The main telescope at the observatory is the 100-inch Hooker telescope, which was the largest telescope in the world from 1917 to 1949. The Hooker telescope has been used to study the structure of the Milky Way and to observe distant galaxies. The observatory also has several other telescopes, including the 60-inch telescope, which was used to discover the first evidence of the expanding universe.

In addition to its scientific contributions, Mount Wilson Observatory has also played a cultural role in popularizing astronomy. Many famous astronomers have worked at the observatory, including Edwin Hubble, who made important discoveries about the expansion of the universe.

Today, the observatory is open to the public for tours and stargazing events. Visitors can explore the historic telescopes and learn about the history of astronomy. Mount Wilson Observatory continues to be an important center for astronomical research and education.

MOUNT WILSON OBSERVATORY is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE CA. US MID #8400600247

The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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• telephone: 6264401136
• website: http://www.mtwilson.edu

MOUNT WILSON OBSERVATORY
HOLLADAY RD
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE
CA
91024

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