Palomar Observatory
- Title
- Palomar Observatory
- Collection
- Caltech Images Collection
- Series
- Academic Divisions and Departments
- Sub-Series
- Astronomy (Astrophysics)
- Identifier
- 10.22.8-3
- Extents
- 1 photographs
- Abstract
- The dome housing the 200-inch Hale Telescope is 12 stories high. The revolving portion weights 1,000 tons and turns a full 360 degrees. It is located atop 5,567 ft. Palomar Mountain in nothern San Diego County. Postcard photo by Amescolor Publishers.