Public Events

Palomar Observatory will be closed December 23 through January 1, inclusive. Happy Holidays from the Palomar family!
Updated Thu 19 Dec 2024 4:27 pm PST

Guided Tours (Apr 6 – Oct 27, 2024)

Guided 1hr-long tours of the 200-inch Hale Telescope are offered on the weekends spring through fall. Limited-availalbility tickets are required. Tour presentations are unsuitable for children under 5 years of age.

• Days: Saturdays and Sundays between April 6 and October 27, 2024
• Times: 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:00 pm
• Tickets: Adults $5, children (5-12) and seniors (65+) $3, sold in the gift shop (Visitor Center/Museum), max 6 per customer
• Meeting point: NW side of the Hale dome (left of the large service doors)

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