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Images of the Palomar Observatory's 60-inch Telescope


The Palomar 60-inch Telescope against the backdrop of the summer Milky Way.
(Kardel)

A bright moonrise behind the Palomar 60-inch Telescope.
(Kardel)

Star trails over the 60-inch dome.
(Kardel)

The 60-inch dome at night.
(Kardel)

The 60-inch dome at night.
(Kardel)

The 60-inch dome at sunset.
(Kardel)

The 60-inch dome in the snow. (Kardel)

The 60-inch telescope. (Kardel)

The 60-inch dome with cirrus clouds. (Kardel)

The 60" dome.
(Gal)

Looking west.
(Danner/Hogg)

Looking east.
(Danner/Hogg)

The telescope.
(Danner/Hogg)

Pointing northwards.
(Danner/Hogg)

The Cassegrain mounting position, with the IR camera attached.
(Danner/Hogg)

The dome at sunset.
(Danner/Hogg)

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