Start Free Trial
Pricing
Log In
Log In
Upgrade browser for full Crunchbase experience. You're accessing Crunchbase in a browser that is no longer supported.
Learn More
Palomar Observatory Logo
Palomar Observatory CB Rank
2123091
Heat Score
42
Palomar Observatory, located atop Palomar Mountain in north San Diego County, California
Founded
obfuscation
Private Pasadena, California, United States1001-5000 www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/homepage.html
Association
Non Profit
Overview

Palomar Observatory
Heat Score
42

Growth Score
pts
in past quarter
Heat Score 42
-5 pts
in past quarter

Company Performance Metrics

Score
Trend
AI Content may contain mistakes and is not legal, financial or investment advice.Learn more.
Growth Score - The measure of growth based on company activity, operational metrics, and investments
Growth Trend - The change in the growth score over the given time period
Heat Score - The measure of the market interest, media activity, and Crunchbase profile activity
Heat Trend - The change in the heat score over the given time period
Learn More >
See more interactive data and historical milestones on desktop for the best experience

About Palomar Observatory

CB Rank
2123091
Palomar Observatory, located atop Palomar Mountain in north San Diego County, California
Founded
obfuscation
Private Pasadena, California, United States1001-5000 www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/homepage.html
Association
Non Profit

Details

Sub-Organization of 
Caltech Logo
Caltech
Operating Status Active
Company Type Non-profit
Predictions & Insights

Products & Services

200-inch Hale Telescope
A large telescope used for astronomical research, known for its significant contributions to the field of astronomy.
48-inch Samuel Oschin Telescope
A wide-field Schmidt telescope used for survey work, mapping the northern sky and operating as a robotic instrument.

Unlock More with Crunchbase Pro
  • Full access to financial & funding data on unlimited profiles
  • Export up to 2k results/month for analysis
  • Track market signals on competitors, products, and R&D
  • Preview private company insights and predictions
Financials
Market Intelligence
People
View Profiles & Contacts
Headcount 1001-5000 Contacts 4
News

News and Press

News•Nov 4, 2025
obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated
News•Sep 30, 2025
obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated
News•Aug 21, 2025
obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated
News•Jan 29, 2025
obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated obfuscated
Access a complete feed of recent news and press, from product launches to leadership changes.
Technology
View Tech Report

IT Spend

$328.3KThis year, Palomar Observatory is projected to spend $328.3K on IT, according to Aberdeen.

Active Website Tech Count

34Palomar Observatory is actively using 34 technologies for its website, according to BuiltWith. These include SSL by Default, DNSSEC, and  Google Font API.
Sub-Organizations
Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palomar Observatory's headquarters? Palomar Observatory is located in Pasadena, California, United States.Who are Palomar Observatory's competitors? Alternatives and possible competitors to Palomar Observatory may include National Science Foundation, Space Telescope Science Institute, and  NOIRLab.
Who We Are
What We Do
Helpful Links
AI Content may contain mistakes and is not legal, financial or investment advice. Learn more.
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Sitemap | © 2026 Crunchbase Inc. All Rights Reserved.
(8fe006b 1)
|