Mount Wilson 100-inch Telescope Dome will be the site of the concert series (Photo – Van Webster).
Artistic Director Cécilia Tsan curates thoughtful musical adventures under the magnificent vaulted dome of the 100-inch telescope.
By News Desk
The 100-inch telescope is the instrument with which astronomer Edwin Hubble discovered our place in an expanding universe and so expanded our comprehension. Performances take place at 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm. A reception will be held outside the dome at 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
The dome for the telescope–designed by Chicago architect D.H. Burnham–is a 20th century temple to science whose acoustics rival the great cathedrals of Europe and provides a unique setting for this ambitious music series.
Access to the dome performance level is via a 53-step staircase. Mount Wilson Observatory is a mile high in elevation so the air is noticeably thinner. There is no ADA-compliant access.
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Concert Lineup
- July 14: The Eclipse String Quartet
- August 11: Rogue Lemon Collective
- September 8: String Trios and Quartet
- October 6: Cabaret Tzigane with Trio Dinicu
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