Website:https://www.mtwilson.edu/ (Website)https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/angeles/passes-permits/?cid=stelprdb5160416 (Forest Service Permits Overview)https://www.mtwilson.edu/filming/ (Mt. Wilson Observatory Filming Information)
Description:Historic Mount Wilson Observatory is an astronomical research facility located in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California with different shapes for each dome. Located on the summit of Mount Wilson above Pasadena at an altitude of 5715 feet (1742 meters), the observatory is visible from much of the Los Angeles area. Visitors can view the historic Hooker 100-inch telescope from the Visitors' Gallery inside the dome. There is also a small astronomical museum on the observatory grounds. Picnic tables are available at the Pavilion near the main parking lot where a commanding view of the Los Angeles basin is seen on clear days.
General Notes:Update in progress 6/11/24 J.Jackson updated by: [Kohne, Dan] 2/3/2025 11:31:55 AM
Jurisdictions::Angeles National Forest - USFS
Within 30-Mile Zone: Y
State Property: No
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 34.2252782, y coordinate: -118.0572980
Contacts: Kohne, Dan *Chief Operating Officer, Mt. Wilson Institute626-214-8030 Phone 1[email protected][email protected]https://www.mtwilson.edu/
Stever, Angela "Angie" *Forestry Technician - Special Use Management, Angeles National Forest - Los Angeles Gateway Ranger District33708 Crown Valley Rd, Acton, CA 93536 661.269.2808 x 249 Phone 1661.269.2825 Fax[email protected]https://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/angeles/about-forest/contactus
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