Palomar Observatory Public Outreach
The Palomar Observatory is perhaps the world's most famous astronomical observatory. Since the 1930's it has been, and continues to be, a center of astronomical research.
Explore the links on the right to learn how to visit the Observatory, catch up on our current research, visit our telescopes, see our latest astronomical images, or discover our history.
You can join us for behind-the scenes tours, evening observing events
and talks by Palomar researchers by becoming a member of the
Outreach equipment, including our
Meade LX200R
telescope and
Coronado PST Solar telescope are provided in part by
Oceanside Photo & Telescope: