The Mr.Palomar telescope is placed on a mountain not so much to bring it nearer to the heavens as to put it where the air is purer and the noises and vibration of cities are avoided.

• 把帕洛马望远镜安置在山上与其说是为了更靠近天空，倒不如说是因为那里的空气比较纯净，同时也避开了城市的噪音和震动。