Ford Observatory
“Never sleep more than 90 feet from your telescope.”-Clinton B. Ford
About
The Clinton B. Ford Observatory (Wrightwood) (Observatory Code 674) is an astronomical observatory associated historically with the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO). The observatory is located near the border of the Angeles National Forest and the San Bernardino National Forest near Wrightwood, California (United States). It was founded by the late astronomer Clinton B. Ford.
In 2012, the Clinton B. Ford Observatory was donated to the Los Angeles Astronomical Society (LAAS).
The Telescope
The Ford Observatory telescope was originally owned by LAAS member Claude Carpenter. The telescope was housed in Claude’s observatory in Menifee Valley in Riverside County. The mirror was originally made by John Mellish and refigured by Tom Cave in 1950-1951.
Ford Observatory member viewing through the eyepiece of the telescope.
