Gazing into space with Mt. Wilson’s historic telescopes

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The home dome of the 60-inch telescope has stayed the same since 1914.

The home dome of the 60-inch telescope has stayed the same since 1914. Image courtesy of the Observatories of the Carnegie Institution for Science Collection at the Huntington Library.

People can rent the historic telescopes at LA’s Mt. Wilson Observatory for one night — complete with snacks and a guide — for $1,700. How did this sanctuary of science become a fun night out for anyone with a credit card?

Plus, a local watchdog panel wants the California attorney general to investigate the LA Sheriff’s Department for illegal activity. And there’s controversy in Orange County over who won a $200 million contract to build new toll lanes on the 405 freeway.

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Credits

Host:

Steve Chiotakis

Producers:

Christian Bordal, Jenna Kagel, Nihar Patel