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common1945-1980
Palomar Mountain Observatory
United States · 1948 · 3¢
The stamp features an illustration of the Palomar Mountain Observatory, highlighting its distinctive dome structure against a starry background.
Issued in 1948, this stamp commemorates the dedication of the Palomar Observatory, home to the then-largest telescope, the Hale Telescope, which significantly advanced astronomical research.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing. · License: Public domain
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