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Mount Laguna Observatory

Mount Laguna, California

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Located at an elevation of 6,100 feet, it offers some of the clearest night skies in Southern California!

It's home to a 40-inch reflecting telescope, one of the largest in the region, perfect for deep-sky observations!

Established in 1968, it has been a hub for astronomical research and education for over 50 years!

While primarily a research facility, it occasionally opens its doors for public events and stargazing nights!

The area is home to diverse species, including the rare Laguna Mountain Skipper butterfly!

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