Monday, June 21, 2010

Palomar History Photo of the Week - June 21, 2010

This may look like beginnings of Stonehenge or some other ancient stone-age calendar but it is actually the footings for the dome of the 200-inch telescope at Palomar. This aerial photo was taken June 30, 1936.

Happy solstice!

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Scott,

As one of the members of the tour this last Saturday, I'd like to say thanks to the whole staff that night. It was a wonderful experiance for me and my son.

Palomar Observatory said...

I am glad that you and your son enjoyed the visit!