Mount Wilson – California’s Gold (147)

Founded in December 1904 by George Ellery Hale, Mount Wilson Observatory would quickly rise to dominate astronomy worldwide. The Observatory hosts several of the most technologically advanced facilities in the world and is home to the 100-inch Hooker telescope. In this one-hour special, Huell spends the day at this magnificent location that is not only historic, but plays an important role in California’s scientific research.

Keywords: #Angeles National Forest #astronomy #Dave Jurasevich #Hal McAlister #John Boyden #Ken Evans #Larry Evans #Mount Wilson #Mount Wilson Observatory #solar telescope #station fire #Steve Padilla #telescope

2009