60-inch (1.5-meter) Telescope Media

The following is a collection of media pertaining the 60-inch telescope and the Oscar G. Mayer Memorial Building for educational and public relations purposes—please see conditions of use. For context, please visit the telescope page linked to above as well as the architecture page. To experience an immersive virtual visit to the 60-inch telescope, please see our virtual tour page.

The Telescope

In the evening.
(Palomar/Caltech)

Robo-AO.
(Palomar/Caltech)

Vertical position.
(Palomar/Caltech)

Telescope and mount.
(Palomar/Caltech)

The 60-inch telescope (2020)

Video introducing the history and science of the 60-inch telescope. Duration: 1:59 minutes. (Palomar/Caltech)

The Mirror

Before recoating.
(Palomar/Caltech)

After recoating.
(Palomar/Caltech)

Before/after recoating.
(Palomar/Caltech)

Re-installation.
(Palomar/Caltech)

The Oscar G. Mayer Memorial Building

Star trails.
(Palomar/Caltech)

Robo-AO laser.
(Palomar/Robo-AO)

Observing.
(Palomar/Caltech)

Winter scene.
(Palomar/Caltech)

Sunset and full moon.
(Palomar/Caltech)

Façade.
(Palomar/Caltech)

Northeast side.
(Palomar/Caltech)

Dome detail.
(Palomar/Caltech)

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60-inch Media / v 1.0.5
Last updated: 22 August 2026 ACM