#mt. wilson

[omisan]

[eriklolsen]

Mt. Wilson Observatory: A Celestial Time Capsule

Mt. Wilson Observatory Tucked away in the San Gabriel Mountains of California is a historic treasure: the Mt. Wilson Observatory. For over a century, it has been a centerpiece for major astronomical discoveries, playing a pivotal role in our understanding of the universe. With a vibrant history woven with dedicated scientists, cutting-edge equipment, and groundbreaking revelations, the…

View On WordPress

[jwong2000]

Ride Report - Mt. Wilson Ride

38.59 miles, 3:40 moving time, 4.718 ft elevation gain. Peter D., Greg M., Joe, Sue, Larry, Ryan, John, Julian, Kirk Mile 0: La Canada Starbucks. While some of the Club were riding the Ojai Century today, we met in La Canada for Mt. Wilson Ride. Sunny and perfect weather. Short sleeves and short pants. Peter was sporting his Bike Pack gear. He was practicing riding with full packs in prep for…

View On WordPress

[jwong2000]

Ride Report - Mt. Wilson 

Ride Report – Mt. Wilson 

39.2 miles, 3:45:56 moving time, 4,931 ft ascent Lynda, Maria, Joe, Sue, Gary, Greg, Hank, Rob, John, Ari, Julie, Larry, Ahmed, Mark Mile 0: Start at Starbucks in La Canada on Gould. Hwy 2. Angeles Crest Highway. Straight up the mountain. Steep to start.  Mile 10: Clear Creek at intersection of Angles Crest Highway and Angels FOREST Highway. Mile 15: Red Box. Turn right on Mt. Wilson Road.…

View On WordPress

[jwong2000]

Ride Report - Mt. Wilson

Ride Report – Mt. Wilson

37.99 miles, 4:08 moving time, 4,849 ft elevation gain Gregg, Bill, Lynda, Sue, Dave, Raul, Rick, Julian, Vickie, Marisa, Hank, Gary, Joe, Steve, Alvin, Rob, Paul. The Club met in La Canada Starbucks to climb Angeles Crest Hwy. The dawn was colorful and spectacular, but then fizzled into grey overcast clouds throughout the day. The climb begins at the start and rarely relents. With a healthy…

View On WordPress

[electronicsquid]

Edwin Hubble at Mt. Wilson

(Margaret Bourke-White. 1937)

[megospockworldwide]

(Mt. Wilson Observatory, North America, Earth, Sol. April, 2021)

[jwong2000]

Ride Report - Sunday Mt. Wilson

Ride Report – Sunday Mt. Wilson

38.55 miles, 3:38 moving time, 4,731 ft elevation Alvin, Philip, and Joe climbed up Angeles Crest Highway early on Easter Morning. I missed the club ride yesterday (family stuff), so I met the guys and went climbing this morning. The weather was perfect. Cool in the shade and warm in the sun. Tons and tons of cars and motorbikes. Mile 9. Clear Creek. Most of the traffic went over the mountain…

View On WordPress