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Mount Wilson Observatory

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Facility:Mount Wilson Observatory
Description:Historic Mount Wilson Observatory is an astronomical research facility located in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California. Located on the summit of Mount Wilson above Pasadena at an altitude of 5715 feet (1742 meters), the Observatory is visible from much of the Los Angeles area. Visitors can view the historic Hooker 100-inch telescope from the Visitors' Gallery inside the dome. There is also a small Astronomical Museum on the observatory grounds.
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Address 1:Mount Wilson Observatory
Address 2:
City:Mount Wilson
State/Province:CA
Zip Code:91023
V I S I T I N G   I N F O
Hours:Open to visitors every day from 10 AM to 4 PM from April 1 through November 30, weather permitting. See website for more details.
Admission:Free self-guided tours available.
Group tours available and must be arranged in advance. There is a modest per-person fee charged. See website for more details.
Telephone:(626) 440-9016
Website:http://www.mtwilson.edu/vis.php
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