Palomar Mountain
Palomar Mountain (/ˈpæləmɑːr/ PAL-ə-mar; Spanish: Monte Palomar [paloˈmaɾ]) is a mountain ridge in the Peninsular Ranges in northern San Diego County. It is famous as the location of the Palomar Observatory and Hale Telescope, and known for the Palomar Mountain State Park.
| Palomar | |
|---|---|
| Monte Palomar (Spanish) | |
View of the Palomar Observatory located near the High Point summit of the Palomar Mountain range. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,142 ft (1,872 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 2,856 ft (871 m) |
| Listing | San Diego peak list |
| Coordinates | 33°21′49″N 116°50′11″W |
| Geography | |
Palomar | |
| Location | San Diego County, California |
| Parent range | Peninsular Ranges |
| Topo map | USGS Palomar Observatory |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Road |
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