STEM NEW - Mount Wilson Observatory
Mount Wilson Observatory
Program overview
School groups and students in grades 4-12 interested in astronomy, astrophysics, and physical sciences
Eligibility
For school groups; Day Program minimum 20 and maximum 40 students; Evening Program maximum 25 students and students must be at least 12 years old; grades 4-6 are eligible for the Day Program only; grades 7-12 are eligible for Day, Evening, or Overnight programs
Key details
- Organization
- Mount Wilson Observatory
- Type
- STEM field trip program
- Location
- Mount Wilson Observatory, above Pasadena, CA
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Cost
- Day Program: $35 per student; Evening Program: $35 per student plus telescope fee ($1,100 for 60-inch or $2,500 for 100-inch); Overnight Program: $175 per student
- Time commitment
- Day Program: approximately 4.5 hours; Evening Program: adjustable, generally finishes around 11 p.m.; Overnight Program: includes evening observing and overnight lodging
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.