Palomar Observatory
Palomar Observatory, located atop Palomar Mountain at an elevation of 5,598 feet in north San Diego County, is a center of astronomical research owned and operated by Caltech. The Observatory is home to three active research telescopes: the 200-inch (5.1-meter) Hale Telescope, the 48-inch (1.2-meter) Samuel Oschin Telescope, and the 60-inch (1.5-meter) telescope.
Guided tour tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are sold in the Observatory Gift Shop in the Greenway Visitor Center the day of the tour. Children under 5 years of age are not admitted on guided tours.
In the winter months, the Observatory is occasionally closed to the public due to severe weather and/or dangerous conditions. Visitors are encouraged to check the website or call the information number before departing to Palomar.
Palomar Observatory
35899 Canfield Road
Palomar Mountain, CA 92060
