The Palomar Observatory Pictures of Space

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Palomar Observatory

4.3/5

(161) · Observatory in Palomar Mountain, United States

35899 Canfield Rd, Palomar Mountain, CA 92060

(760) 742-2119

sites.astro.caltech.edu

Closed · Opens 9 AM

Days of week	Open hours
Saturday	9 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday	9 AM - 3:30 PM
Monday	9 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday	9 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday	9 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday	9 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday	9 AM - 3:30 PM

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Palomar Observatory, located atop Palomar Mountain in north San Diego County, California, is a center of astronomical research owned and operated …

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4.3/5 · 161 reviews

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Feb 15, 2025

The trip up to the observatory is a thrill ride in itself and the temperatures are often 15-20 degrees lower than the valley floor. Bring coats and sweatshirts. Go early as the parking lot definitely…Full review by LodiWineBob

Jul 6, 2024

This is a "skip it" for your family vacation. It's about a 2-hour drive from San Diego up a very winding mountain road....and the views from the road are the highlight! Once you get to the observat…Full review by Stephanie C

Feb 8, 2024

We decided to add this to our itinerary on our San Diego trip as my sons are both into Astrophysics. It is an almost two hour drive from San Diego, but the views from the road up the mountain are sp…Full review by Sharron R

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