Visit Historic Palomar Observatory

Sunday, January 8, 2005, 12:30-5:30pm

Busses will meet in front of the Atlas Foyer. There is a $20 fee. Meeting registrants who sign up for this tour will receive a talk on the history and current research of the Palomar Observatory. Included will be a behind-the-scenes tour of the venerable 200-inch Hale Telescope, a dramatic demonstration of it in operation and a chance to explore the Observatory's newly updated visitor's center. The Center highlights some of Palomar's discoveries and its current research. The interior of the dome at Palomar is kept at nighttime temperatures. Warm clothing is strongly recommended.