Facility Information
IDENTIFIER urn:nasa:pds:context:facility:observatory.palomar::1.1
NAME Palomar Observatory
TYPE Observatory
DESCRIPTION The Palomar Observatory, located in southern California, is a historic observatory operated by Caltech. It houses the famous 5.08-meter Hale Telescope and has played a central role in many astronomical discoveries, including studies of quasars, galaxies, and the expansion of the universe.
ADDRESS Palomar Mountain, California
COUNTRY USA
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