[meteorite-list] Palomar Observatory to Hold Open House June 25

[Ron Baalke]

http://pr.caltech.edu/media/Press_Releases/PR12708.html

Caltech News Release
For Immediate Release
June 9, 2005

Palomar Observatory to Hold Open House June 25

PALOMAR MOUNTAIN, Calif. -  The California Institute of Technology's 
Palomar Observatory invites the public to share the wonders of 
exploring the universe during its open house on Saturday, June 25, 
>from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will go behind the glass for an 
insider's tour of the giant Hale Telescope.

Events at the open house will include tours of the 200-inch Hale and 
60-inch telescopes, talks by Caltech and JPL astronomers, solar 
observing (weather permitting), exhibits, prizes, and more.  For 
those with interests outside of astronomy, rangers from the Cleveland 
National Forest Service will be on hand to answer questions and the 
Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Department will have a vintage 1929 
fire truck on display.

Walking is required to reach many of the open house events but buses 
and tour guides will take people to a number of the events at the 
observatory.

Admission to the open house is free. Food and beverages will be 
available for purchase, along with Palomar Observatory and astronomy 
souvenirs.

The Palomar Observatory is located at 35899 Canfield Road on Palomar 
Mountain. To reach Palomar, exit Interstate 15 at State Highway 76 
eastbound. Twenty-five miles from the interchange, County Road S-6 
exits to the left and climbs to the Palomar summit, ending at the 
observatory gates. Parking will be limited. (Please note that there 
are no service stations on Palomar Mountain. Visitors should check 
their fuel before driving to the observatory.)

Directions and more information is available at 
http://friendsofpalomarobservatory.org or by calling (760) 742-2111.

MEDIA CONTACT:      

Scott Kardel, Palomar Public Affairs Director
(760) 742-2111
wsk at astro.caltech.edu