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University Hills observatory

United States · North America
✦ 34.0642, -118.1759

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About this observatory

University Hills Observatory is a small astronomical site in the Los Angeles area of California, listed here as a point of interest for stargazers in the region.

About University Hills observatory

Detailed public information about this observatory's history, instruments, or operator is limited, so we keep this listing brief and factual rather than fill in the gaps with guesswork.

Location & getting there

The observatory is located in the Los Angeles area of California, in the United States, a part of the country with a long tradition of amateur and academic astronomy despite significant urban light pollution in the wider metropolitan area.

Visiting University Hills observatory

As opening hours, access, and facilities are not confirmed for this site, check locally or search for current details before planning a visit.

See your named star from here

Wherever a telescope stands in the Los Angeles area, the same sky is overhead, and a named star's coordinates can be aimed at from here just as from anywhere else. If you'd like a star of your own, see our star-naming packages or browse the full catalogue.

Opening hours

Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.

Frequently asked questions
It is located in the Los Angeles area of California, in the United States.
Confirmed visiting information is not available, so check locally before planning a visit.
Detailed public records on its founding and instruments are limited.
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