About this place
- Horizon
- Partial Obstructions
- Region
- San Diego County
Curated observing site
Palomar Mountain Observatory Area
San Diego County · Rural / suburban transition skies
Designation & sky
- Type
- Observing Site
- Sky quality
- Bortle 4 · Rural / suburban transition
Access & field notes
- Access
- Public
- Drive time
- 1h 50m
- Cell signal
- Moderate
- Amenities
- Campground · Observatory gift shop · Restrooms
- Safety
- Historic observatory site with decent skies. Tree cover limits low-horizon targets.
Official links
Verify hours, access, and current conditions before you go.
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