The LAAS arranges for members and guests all night observing sessions on the 60” telescope several times a year. These nights are incredible opportunities to access World Class astronomical telescopes for personal use.

All LAAS nights at the Mount Wilson 60-inch telescope for 2009 are past.  Dates for 2010 have not yet been established.

Only LAAS members are allowed to sign up. If there is still room two (2) weeks prior to the date, paying guests will be permitted. Everyone who shows up, whether family member, friend, or guest, will have to pay in order to be allowed in the 60-inch telescope observatory. The cost is $80 per person for the full night (no half night reservations on a full-night outing) and $45 per person for the half night, which ends at 1 AM. We are allowed to accommodate only a limited number of participants at each session, and your reservations are being accepted on a first come, first serve, basis. To secure your reservation, send in your request and a check payable to LAAS to our Treasurer at:

Any LAAS member who has not been to a 60-inch night at Mount Wilson should consider it as an opportunity to visit astronomy history. To see the location and equipment used by giants such as Shapley and Hubble will add to your appreciation of their contributions.

The scope will belong to LAAS all night. We mutually agree upon which objects to view. Often, a member is the operator, so it is a very comfortable environment. (Do bring a coat, however). The viewing is without a doubt the best you are likely to see in your lifetime.

If you need any further information about attending these nights on Mount Wilson, contact our Treasurer at treasurer@laas.org or by mail at P.O. Box 56084, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413.