Place to visit
Clinton B. Ford Observatory, United States: what it is and when to go
Clinton B. Ford Observatory is an observatory in United States (Mt Baldy), at 2,273 m above sea level. Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is November to March, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 43. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Observatory · Stargazing
- Where
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,273 m
- You can go
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 84 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Los Angeles Astronomical Society
- Coordinates
- 34.3822, -117.66395
What it is and where
Clinton B. Ford Observatory is an observatory in United States (Mt Baldy), at 2,273 m above sea level.
It is in Mt Baldy, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.3822, -117.66395; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 84 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Los Angeles Astronomical Society
It is one of the Stargazing places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
Months when you can visit Clinton B. Ford Observatory: November to March, and the season is short because it sits at 2,273 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanPossible9:56
- FebPossible10:46
- MarPossible11:45
- AprBetter not12:52
- MayBetter not13:48
- JunBetter not14:17
- JulBetter not14:05
- AugBetter not13:17
- SepBetter not12:12
- OctBetter not11:07
- NovPossible10:10
- DecPossible9:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 43. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Table Mountain ObservatoryAstronomical observational facility in Big Pines, California, United States1.7 km
- Mountain HighSki area2.3 km
- Mountain HighWinter resort in California2.6 km
- Mount Baden-PowellMountain in the San Gabriel Mountains of California9.6 km
- Mount San AntonioMountain in the San Gabriel Mountains of California10 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Stargazing
- Palomar Observatory: observatory in Southern California
- W. M. Keck Observatory: astronomical observatory located in Hawaii
- Lowell Observatory: astronomical observatory
- Yerkes Observatory: astronomical observatory in Wisconsin, USA
- Very Large Array: radio astronomy observatory located on the Plains of San Agustin
- Griffith Observatory: observatory in Los Angeles, California, USA
Every United States place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Clinton B. Ford Observatory?
It is an observatory in United States.
When is the best time to visit Clinton B. Ford Observatory?
November to March, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,273 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 43.
How do you get to Clinton B. Ford Observatory?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 84 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Table Mountain Observatory, Mountain High, Mountain High. The rest is in the United States guide.
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