WHO ARE WE? We are a small independent privately owned facility in Mountain Gate, CA. which is about 40-miles north west of Los Angeles overlooking the San Fernando Valley where we engage in Lunar & Planetary research and study with our 1960 A.Jaegers 6-inch refracting telescope along with providing information on astronomy to the public.
WHO IS GEORGE H. LUTZ? Mr. Lutz was a very well known
astronomer/telescope builder in the 1920's-30's. Mr. Lutz was involved with professor Ritchey in the early stages of design and construction of the Ritchey Chretien reflecting telescope system which is widely used today.
In addition to his work with professor Ritchey. Mr. Lutz designed and built a 36-inch reflecting telescope incorporating an optical coating of his own design which was featured at the 1939 World's Fair in Chicago, IL.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANS FOR THE FUTURE? Yes. There is the possibility that we may offer a cash award to astronomy & science students in George Lutz name.
We hope you enjoy visiting our observatory's web site an should you have any questions, please allow us to assist you. Remember before you leave this page click the Ritchey Chretien telescope page for much more information, photos, and much more.
Sincerely,
GEORGE H. LUTZ OBSERVATORY