| Palomar | |
|---|---|
| Monte Palomar (Spanish) | |
 View of Palomar Observatory located near the High Point summit of the Palomar Mountain range. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,142 ft (1,872 m) NAVD 88[1] |
| Prominence | 2,856 ft (871 m)[2] |
| Listing | San Diego peak list[3] |
| Coordinates | 33°21′49″N 116°50′11″W / 33.363483514°N 116.836394236°W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Palomar | |
| Location | San Diego County, California |
| Parent range | Peninsular Ranges |
| Topo map | USGS Palomar Observatory |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Road |
Palomar Mountain (/ˈpæləmɑːr/ PAL-ə-mar; Spanish: Monte Palomar [paloˈmaɾ]) is a mountain ridge in the Peninsular Ranges in northern San Diego County, California. It is known as the location of Palomar Observatory and Hale Telescope, and known for Palomar Mountain State Park.
- ^ a b "Palomar". NGS Data Sheet. National Geodetic Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
- ^ "Palomar Mountain, California". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
- ^ "San Diego peaks list". San Diego Chapter, Sierra Club. Retrieved 2021-09-19.