Historical Events tagged with "palomar observatory"
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Space Exploration
Hale Telescope First Light Under Edwin Hubble
January 26th, 1949 76 years ago
The Hale Telescope at Palomar Observatory, managed by astronomer Edwin Hubble, achieved first light, marking a significant milestone in optical astronomy. This telescope, featuring a 200-inch aperture, set the standard for large telescopes worldwide, greatly enhancing astronomers' ability to observe celestial objects and phenomena. Its completion was a monumental achievement in the field of astrophysics, making it the largest aperture optical telescope until the construction of the BTA-6 in 1976.
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