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Mount Wilson Observatory

Opens Friday at 10:00 AM

Mt Wilson, Mount Wilson

Download directions — you'll lose cell service on the drive up
Hiking trails crisscross the mountain

Edwin Hubble peered through Mt. Wilson's colossal 100-inch telescope and discovered our galaxy is one of many. You can still see the century-old instrument from a viewing window, explore the charming one-room museum, and peer through it yourself on ticketed nights.

They recommend it:

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  • Historic scientific landmark
  • World's largest rentable telescope
  • Serene mountain escape
  • Stargazing destination
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