It's Lights Out at a Cosmic Restaurant
Briefly

Palomar Observatory in Southern California, known for the iconic 200-inch Hale Telescope, discontinued its kitchen service that offered astronomers elegant sit-down meals during observing runs due to cost considerations by the California Institute of Technology in May.
This decision marks the end of a cherished tradition in astronomy, where astronomers could gather over dinner to exchange ideas, chat, and build camaraderie on cloudy nights, creating a warm and special atmosphere at the Monastery lodge.
Read at www.nytimes.com
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