The observatory is located on a **5,710-foot peak** in the San Gabriel Mountains near Pasadena, California.
The observatory was **conceived and founded** by George Ellery Hale in 1904.
This observatory is a site of **significant scientific and historical** importance, being home to some of the most important telescopes in the development of modern astronomy.
Visitors can enjoy **observing through historic telescopes**, **lectures**, **concerts**, **educational programs**, and more during the spring and summer.
Visitors can have the unique experience of **seeing planets and stars** up close, making it a truly unforgettable experience.