Mt. Wilson & Palomar Telescopes (B&W) | Pasadena, San Diego 1967 Film

"The Universe From Palomar” (1967) is a black-and-white film documenting the development and use of the great American observatories at Mt. Wilson and Palomar, including the largest telescopes of their time. The film details how these instruments were built and used to photograph distant galaxies, analyze stellar spectra, and expand scientific understanding of the universe. Featuring references to pioneers such as George E. Hale and Edwin Hubble, it presents a careful look at mid-century astronomical discovery and the concept of an expanding universe. This 16mm film is presented as public domain archival material. Digitization and restoration work by Vintage Film Corner.