Mount Wilson Observatory—the place where humankind discovered its place in the universe—is pleased to announce the fifth date in its Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome six-month series, to take ...

The gates to Mount Wilson’s campus open at 10:00am daily and close at 5:00pm in the spring and summer, and 4:00pm in the fall. Entrance to the grounds is free. Visitors can hike, gaze at the telescope ...

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Construction of the world's largest telescope has reached its highest point with assembly of the roof's dome and large sliding doors that will shield the observatory. The European Southern Observatory ...

Every day, from points around Pasadena and beyond, you can gaze up, up, up toward the San Gabriel Mountains and spy one of the planet's best-known portals to the universe. Stream Los Angeles News for ...

The instrument at Lowell Observatory used by Clyde Tombaugh to discover Pluto will soon undergo renovation. The year-long project, set to begin on January 12, will include restoration of both the ...

The telescope's dome is complete and protective panels are now being installed. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Construction of ...

"If you want to take the stairs and walkways from the entrance of the ELT's dome all the way up to the top, you need about 30 minutes." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Dome A, the highest ice dome on the Antarctic Plateau, could offer the clearest view on Earth of the stars at night, according to new research by an international team from China, Australia and the ...

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