Maury Lewin Observatory

The Maury Lewin Memorial Astronomical Observatory is an active research facility located in Glendora, California.

About Maury Lewin Observatory

The observatory conducts real research work, including exoplanet observations, near-Earth object tracking, and comet monitoring. It has recorded observations of comets such as C/2022 E3 (ZTF), and its research output is indexed in the Nature Index, reflecting genuine scientific contributions from what is a relatively small facility.

Telescopes & research

Beyond tracking comets and near-Earth objects, the observatory contributes to the wider effort of monitoring exoplanets, work that ties into the broader search for worlds beyond our solar system.

Location & getting there

Maury Lewin Observatory is located in Glendora, California, in the North America region, in the foothills east of Los Angeles.

Visiting Maury Lewin Observatory

As a working research observatory, visiting arrangements are not widely publicised. Those interested in a visit should check current information online or with local Southern California astronomy groups before planning a trip.

See your named star from here

An observatory that tracks comets and distant exoplanets is a fitting place to think about your own corner of the sky. If you've named a star with Star Register, its coordinates are always available in our star catalogue.