MWO founder George Ellery Hale atop Mt. Wilson, 1904 Huntington Library

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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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Filming at Mount Wilson Observatory

Its unique facilities, scenic beauty and proximity to the filming capital of the world, make Mount Wilson Observatory an attractive location for filming of all types, from television commercials, to educational programs, to feature motion pictures. Inquiries from location managers are welcome and guidelines provide extensive information.

The Observatory is located in the Angeles National Forest, and all filming activities must first obtain a permit from the U.S. Forest Service. Information regarding that process can be found here.