The Hale 200-inch Telescope at Palomar Observatory stands silhouetted against a night sky, its dome illuminated by moonlight. The Teapot asterism in Sagittarius is visible. However, the observatory's shutters are closed due to wildfire smoke, a precaution to protect the historic mirror.

Astronomy Picture from 07/08/2003

Palomar at Night

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A stunning infrared image of Neptune, captured by the Palomar High Angular Resolution Observer (PHARO) using adaptive optics technology to overcome atmospheric blurring. The image reveals details of Neptune's atmosphere, showcasing its red glow and brighter regions. This unprecedented clarity showcases the power of advanced telescope technology in observing distant planets.

Astronomy Picture from 25/10/1999

Neptune in Infrared

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap991025.html


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Stunning image of the Sombrero Galaxy (M104), a spiral galaxy in the Virgo constellation. Its prominent dust lane and bright halo of stars and globular clusters create its iconic "sombrero" shape. The galaxy's center is thought to harbor a supermassive black hole. 50 million-year-old light from this galaxy is visible even with a small telescope.

Astronomy Picture from 15/07/2013

The Sombrero Galaxy from Hale

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130715.html


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Stunning infrared image of Neptune captured by the Palomar High Angular Resolution Observer (PHARO) using adaptive optics technology. The image reveals unprecedented clarity of the distant planet, showcasing its red-hued surface and atmospheric details despite Earth's atmospheric interference. Neptune radiates twice the energy it receives from the Sun, a fascinating characteristic highlighted in this exceptional view.

Astronomy Picture from 25/10/1999

Neptune in Infrared

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap991025.html


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🔭✨ A Cosmic Milestone: Palomar & the Stars 📚🌌

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