Saturday May 30, 2009 - Mt. Wilson Observatory:

The new members of Sci-Vi team had guided tour of the observatory by Mt. Wilson Observatory Association President and Cal State LA Physics alumnus Tim Thompson. He explained construction and operation of historic 150 foot solar telescope and of 60 inch and 100 inch telescopes, the later of whom plays prominent role in current SciVi animation projects. Mt. Wilson Observatory is rich in scientific history, as it continues to be used today for further exploration of the universe.

For more information on Mt. Wilson Observatory, please visit their website at: http://www.mtwilson.edu

Tim

Thompson showing the Sci-Vi team the 150 foot solar telescope at Mt. Wilson Observatory.

The Sci-Vi team in front of the 100 inch Hooker telescope at Mt. Wilson Observatory.