Compelling talks followed by picnicking and convivial stargazing through both the big telescopes! There are still a few tickets available for this Sat! The evening begins with the talk @ 5:30, followed by observing through both telescopes. TIX: mtwilson.edu/events/lecture…

An article from ASME.org about the 100-inch telescope. This engineering marvel, designated as an ASME historic mechanical engineering landmark in 1981, made many notable advances in structural cosmology that revised our ideas about the universe. asme.org/topics-resourc…

The Mount Wilson Observatory Astronomical Museum features historical photographs taken by the Mount Wilson telescopes as well as photographic & documental histories of the Observatory. Open daily 10-5, it’s a great stop on your self-guided tour! mtwilson.edu/museum

Many thanks to PasadenaMedia for creating this video telling the story of Mount Wilson Observatory! Learn about our history, our programs, and some of the wonderful volunteers we have helping to keep this historic resource running. youtu.be/h-O2v-q0cZA?fe…

Our sold out Talks & Telescopes evening last weekend was a big success - don’t miss the next one on August 11: “The Triumph of the Hubble Space Telescope” will be an evening not to be missed! TIX: mtwilson.edu/events/lecture…

As we continue our year-long tribute to the centennial of Edwin Hubble’s discovery of a universe beyond the Milky Way, join us for one of our public events in August! These events are selling out, so check out our events schedule at mtwilson.edu/events/ and get your tix soon!

Aug 11 | 3 & 5PM: Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome. ROGUE LEMON COLLECTIVE is a dynamic ensemble of classically trained string musicians that will be performing original songs & innovative arrangements of pop, rock, & film music. Just a few tix left! mtwilson.edu/events/concert…

PSA: the Observatory is not a good place to watch meteor showers. Because it is on the first ridge of the San Gabriels, there is too much light coming from the city - also, our gates close at 5PM. Science Director Tim Thompson advises heading to the desert, e.g. Joshua Tree NP.

On May 4, 2024, Mount Wilson Observatory’s science advisor & favorite raconteur Tim Thompson gave a lecture on Edwin Hubble’s work – and it all happened right here at Mount Wilson Observatory - full talk now available on our Youtube Channel! youtu.be/fiIc_UcOEpY

Open weekends 1-5PM in the 100" telescope dome this summer, Of Sea and Sky is an exhibition of work by artists Rebeca Méndez & Stephen Nowlin, connecting themes of truth-seeking, space cosmology & Earth ecology. mtwilson.edu/events/ofseaan…

Aug 24 | 5:30PM “The Triumph of the Hubble Space Telescope” A panel discussion of Edwin Hubble’s discoveries using the 100-inch telescope, the ensuing ambitions of astronomers to create space-based telescopes & how the HST came to realize those dreams. TIX mtwilson.edu/events/lecture…

LOW TICKET ALERT! Aug 24 | 5:30PM: “The Triumph of the Hubble Space Telescope” Talk at 5:30, followed by observing through both the 60 & 100" telescopes. Food will be available for purchase from a food truck, or bring your own picnic! TIX: mtwilson.edu/events/lecture…

Final Engineering tour dates for the season: Oct 5 & 20 - tix are available! Come see the inner workings of the most productive observatory in history. Space in these fascinating tours is limited - get your tickets today! mtwilson.edu/engineering-to…

Looking for something to do this weekend? Docent-led walking tours of the Observatory are available every Sat/Sun at 11:30 & 1PM. Grab your tickets (and lunch!) at the Cosmic Cafe!

Researchers using Georgia State University’s CHARA Array have identified new details about the size and appearance of the North Star, also known as Polaris. The CHARA Array is located at Mount Wilson Observatory. news.gsu.edu/2024/08/20/new…

Shoutout to Boy Scout Troop 288 of La Crescenta - the kids removed much of the invasive Scottish Broom plant on the south side of the Cosmic Cafe as a service project. THANK YOU TROOP 288!

With thanks to PasadenaMedia and Mount Wilson Institute Board Trustee Catherine Haight for this great PSA about the Observatory - come on up and visit us!

We are open on Labor Day 9/2! The main gate is open 10-5, Pavilion bathrooms are open, & the museum & 100-inch viewing gallery are open. Cosmic Cafe will be closed & no public tours are happening on Monday. Be sure to download and print our visitor’s map: bit.ly/mwomap

With just a couple of months left in the 2024 Season, we still have many great events coming up in Sep/Oct/Nov. Concerts in the Dome, Talks & Telescopes, Cosmic Art Nights, Public Ticket nights…events are selling out, plan ahead & get tickets early! mtwilson.edu/events

Flashback to Sept 2020, when the Bobcat fire burned within 20 feet of where southern California’s golden age of astronomy began. We remain grateful to the courageous firefighters who worked around the clock to preserve and defend this historic site. youtu.be/ThyW1z1Nno0?si…