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Mount Wilson Observatory Association Founded by observatory staff members and local amateur astronomers in 1981, the Mount Wilson Observatory Association (MWOA) assists the observatory in welcoming and educating the visiting public. MWOA has led hundreds of tours of the observatory for groups ranging from the general public to professional astronomers. MWOA trains docents to act as tour guides, assistants for special events held at the observatory and speakers for local organizations. Special tours, Reflections (MWOA's quarterly publication), Overiew (monthly) and 60-inch observing session (Sustaining Members only) are some of the benefits of membership. The greatest benefit, however, is the chance to be a part of the activities at this historic and cutting-edge observatory. |
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CUREA The Consortium for Undergraduate Research and Education in Astronomy (CUREA) is held each summer on Mount Wilson. A small group of students (typically six to eight) spends two weeks living on the mountain studying astronomy and carrying out projects. The primary instruments used by CUREA are the Snow Solar Telescope for solar physics studies and the 16-inch telescope for nighttime work. With a student/teacher ratio of 2-to-1, this is an intensive program for serious astronomy students. While CUREA focuses on the undergraduate college level of study, advanced high school science students, graduate students in related fields and amateur astronomers have participated in the program. |
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Weekend Walking Tours of the Observatory Public walking tours of the observatory led by docents of the Mount Wilson Observatory Association are available from the beginning of April to the end of October. Tours are held Saturdays, Sundays and holidays beginning at 1:00 PM at the Pavilion. See the Visitors' page for further information. |
| Group Tours of the Observatory Group tours are led by docents of the Mount Wilson Observatory Association. These tours must be arranged in advance, and there is a modest per-person fee. Contact Mr. Gale Gant for more information or to schedule a tour. Tours are held in the daytime only and do not include looking through a telescope. |
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Observing with the 60-inch telescope Public viewing through the 60-inch telescope is available to individuals and groups. Fee and scheduling information is available here. To read the information packet you will need the free Acrobat Reader. |
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