Mount Wilson Observatory
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Mount Wilson Observatory, located on a 5,710-foot peak in the San Gabriel Mountains near Pasadena, California, was founded by George Ellery Hale in 1904. It houses significant telescopes that played a crucial role in modern astronomy. The Observatory is open to the public and offers various programs during spring and summer, including telescope viewing, lectures, concerts, and educational activities.
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History • Scenic