Mount Wilson Observatory
A foundational astronomical observatory above Los Angeles whose solar towers and large historic telescopes enabled major discoveries about stars, galaxies, and the expanding universe.
Identity
- Name
- Mount Wilson Observatory
- Region
- NA
- Slug
- mount-wilson-observatory
- Type
- observatory
Details
- Description
- A foundational astronomical observatory above Los Angeles whose solar towers and large historic telescopes enabled major discoveries about stars, galaxies, and the expanding universe.
- Latitude
- 34.2239065
- Location
- Mount Wilson Observatory, Mount Wilson, Los Angeles County, California, United States
- Longitude
- -118.0575578
- Operational Status
- operational
- Ownership
- private
Links
- Website
- https://www.mtwilson.edu/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- 7/11/2026, 11:10:03 PM
- Updated Time
- 7/11/2026, 11:10:03 PM