Past Event
Saturday, November 1, 2008, 3 p.m.
The Journey to Palomar
1875 El Prado, San Diego, 92101
Cost: $8.75 - $10
Astronomy and history buffs invited to advance screening of this documentary film tracing George Ellery Hale's lifelong efforts to build the world's four largest telescopes, culminating with Palomar’s 200-inch Hale Telescope. Following screening, Scott Kardel of Palomar Observatory discusses Caltech's next giant telescope. Filmmakers on hand to answer questions. Included in regular admission. 619-238-1233.