Palomar Mountain News

Updated May 2024

It has been so exciting to learn even just a bit of the impact Caltech with their Palomar Mountain Observatory has had on astronomy around the world.  For 45 years our international treasure was the largest Eye to the Sky in the world.  At it’s peek, astronomers came from many countries and booked their night viewings two years in advance.  We are so thankful this is open to the public for tours.

The Escondido Times Advocate Fun announced the event for kids of all ages a few years ago.  It prompted the public to come the mountain maybe for their first time or come back again like so many people do.  Palomar is part of so many families traditions and the Observatory is high on the list.

Check it out: https://www.times-advocate.com/articles/the-great-eclipse-and-palomar-telescope-subjects-of-space-themed-events/