Curated observing site

Palomar Mountain Observatory Area

San Diego County · Rural / suburban transition skies

About this place

Horizon
Partial Obstructions
Region
San Diego County

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.

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