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Excursion - Mount Wilson Observatory
Mt. Wilson
Observatory was the preeminent facility in the world in both stellar and
solar studies during the first half of the twentieth century, and now modern
instrumentation has enabled both the original superb telescopes and
more-recently-built facilities to continue Mt. Wilson’s pioneering heritage. The
tour will include the original telescopes (Snow Solar Telescope, 60-foot Solar
Tower, 150-foot Solar Tower, Michelson 20-foot Stellar Interferometer, 60-inch
Telescope, Hooker 100-inch Telescope), as well as the newer facilities (CHARA
Array and the Berkeley Infrared Spatial Interferometer).
MWO is a privately owned and operated
research institution. It is rich in history, but not in public amenities. The
only wheelchair access is to the museum. There is no gift shop, and no food or
drinks (except one water fountain) are available. No alcoholic beverages are
permitted.
The Observatory’s elevation is 5700 feet (1740 meters)
above sea level. Temperatures are generally cooler than in the city by 10-15
degrees Fahrenheit (5 to 8 degrees Celsius). A jacket and good walking shoes are
strongly recommended. Be sure to bring your camera!
