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News from Mount Wilson: 1/6/2012 - U.S. Forest Service undertakes a fire fuels reduction program on Mount Wilson - More here. 12/1/2011 - The Observatory's Cosmic Cafe is closed for the winter. We will reopen the Cafe and resume our 1 pm guided tours on April 1, 2012.
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Mount Wilson Observatory is operated by the Mount Wilson Institute under an agreement with the Carnegie Institution of Washington. The Observatory occupies lands belonging to the USDA Forest Service set aside under a long-term leasehold agreement between CIW and the USDA Forest Service. The Observatory subscribes to the USDA non-discrimination policy as expressed here. |
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In 2009, well-known telescope miniaturist Barry Crist produced a scale model of the Mount Wilson 60-inch telescope. The first edition of this exquisite replica of the telescope mounted on a marble base was limited to only 20 copies, and they promptly sold out. Mr. Crist then produced a second edition of the miniature, and a few of those remain available for purchase at a cost of $110 each, including shipping and handling.
In order to obtain one of the few remaining 60-inch telescope miniatures, reserve yours now by sending an email request and, as soon as your payment is received, one will be shipped to you. All proceeds from the model sales go towards the Second Century Campaign for Mount Wilson Observatory.
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