Re: I wonder if JPL will survive the Southern California fire?
Another branch of that fire is headed for Mt. Wilson where the historic 100 inch telescope that Edwin Hubbell used when he discovered that the universe was expanding. There are a number of other telescopes in the same area, including a great solar telescope. Also the transmitters for all the TV and Radio stations are right next to the telescopes. They evacuated everybody out there for their safety, including the firemen. We are waiting to see if our over the air TV disappears. http://www.mtwilson.edu/