Friends of Palomar Observatory

We are not accepting new memberships at this time.

The Friends of Palomar Observatory will take you on a journey across the universe. As a Friend you will be invited to special tours and events open only to members. You will also receive The Big Eye, an exclusive members-only newsletter about the current research, history, and educational outreach mission of Palomar Observatory.

Your tax-deductible annual membership in the Friends will be used to support Palomar Observatory's educational outreach, including new exhibits and displays for all of Palomar's visitors.

By joining the Friends of Palomar Observatory you will

be invited to attend members-only tours and evening events at the observatory, as well as special talks given by Palomar~Rs astronomers
receive The Big Eye, the newsletter exclusive to the Friends of Palomar Observatory
earn a 10% discount on purchases from the Palomar Observatory Gift Shop
support the educational outreach mission of the observatory

The Rosette Nebula. Image from the Palomar Observatory's Samuel Oschin Telescope taken during the Second Palomar Sky Survey. The Friends of Palomar Observatory is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Outreach equipment, including our Meade LX200R telescope and Coronado PST Solar telescope are provided in part by Oceanside Photo & Telescope: