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Caltech is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Mansi Manoj Kasliwal as the new Palomar Observatory Director, making her the first woman to lead the historic facility.
Updated Fri 26 Sep 2025 12:18 pm PDT

Guided Tours (Apr 12 – Oct 26, 2025)

Guided 1hr-long tours of the 200-inch Hale Telescope are offered on the weekends spring through fall. Limited-availalbility tickets are required. Tour presentations are unsuitable for children under 5 years of age.

• Days: Saturdays and Sundays between April 12 and October 26, 2025
• Times: 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:00 pm
• Tickets: Adults $5, children (5-12) and seniors (65+) $3, sold in the gift shop (Visitor Center/Museum), max 6 per customer
• Meeting point: NW side of the Hale dome (left of the large service doors)

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