Palomar Mountain
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Palomar Mountain is a forested peak in northern San Diego County, California, known for its high elevation, cooler climate, and as the site of major astronomical research facilities.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Palomar Mountain canonical | 4 |
| Palomar Mountain region | 1 |
| Palomar Mountain, California | 1 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
geographical feature
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mountain ⓘ |
| astronomySignificance | site of major mid-20th-century optical astronomy research ⓘ |
| contains |
Hale Telescope
NERFINISHED
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Palomar Mountain State Park NERFINISHED ⓘ Palomar Observatory NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| elevation |
approximately 1,872 meters
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approximately 6,140 feet ⓘ |
| hasAreaCode |
442
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760 ⓘ |
| hasClimate | Mediterranean climate with mountain influences ⓘ |
| hasCountySeatOfCounty | San Diego (county seat of San Diego County) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasHighestPoint | High Point (Palomar Mountain) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasLandCover | mixed conifer-hardwood forest ⓘ |
| hasNameOrigin | Spanish word "palomar" meaning "pigeon house" or "dovecote" ⓘ |
| hasObservationFacility | Palomar Observatory NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPostalDesignation | Palomar Mountain, California NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasProminence | over 2,000 feet ⓘ |
| hasRecreationalFacility |
campgrounds
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picnic areas ⓘ viewpoints ⓘ |
| hasRoadAccess |
East Grade Road (County Route S7)
NERFINISHED
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South Grade Road (County Route S6) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasVegetation |
coniferous forest
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oak woodland ⓘ |
| hasViewOf |
Inland Empire region on clear days
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Pacific Ocean on clear days ⓘ |
| hasWildlife |
bobcats
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mule deer ⓘ various raptors ⓘ |
| isNorthOf | San Diego NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isPartOf | Southern California mountains NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| isWestOf | Anza-Borrego Desert State Park NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| knownFor |
astronomical research
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cooler climate compared to surrounding lowlands ⓘ forested environment ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
California, United States
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surface form:
California
San Diego County ⓘ United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| near | Cleveland National Forest NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| overlooks |
Anza-Borrego Desert region
NERFINISHED
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Pauma Valley NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Peninsular Ranges NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedFor |
astronomical observation
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camping ⓘ hiking ⓘ recreation ⓘ stargazing ⓘ |
Referenced by (6)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Palomar Mountain region
this entity surface form:
Palomar Mountain, California