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Mount Wilson Observatory Astronomical Museum, Pasadena, CA

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Mount Wilson Observatory Astronomical Museum

A museum on Mount Wilson displaying historic telescope photographs, documents, and exhibits about the observatory's scientific history.

75 S. Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 · Pasadena, CA

About Mount Wilson Observatory Astronomical Museum

The museum sits at the Mount Wilson Observatory and presents archival photographs taken by the mountain's telescopes, along with written and visual histories of the observatory. Displays also include short looks at current research projects. A 256-seat auditorium next to the exhibit area hosts the observatory's lecture and film series.

  • #astronomy
  • #history
  • #telescopes
  • #free admission
  • #science exhibits

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