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Mount Lowe Observatory Life Among the Heavens
A vivid portrait of astronomers on Mount Lowe, choosing the high clear air to study the heavens. The article blends mountain life, valley views, and social life of observatory residents, noting their isolation, self-sufficiency, and local scenery from Pasadena to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Lowe
Earth
Pasadena
Arcadia
Lucky Baldwin
San Gabriel
Monrovia
Glendora
Azusa
Sierra Madre
Los Angeles
California
Mount Lowé
Harbor
Mount Hamilton
San Jose