Lick Observatory
Located atop Mt. Hamilton overlooking the Santa Clara Valley. Daily guided tours of the telescopes and refractors. Gift shop.
7281 Mt. Hamilton Rd.
San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: 408-274-5061
Fax: | www.ucolick.org
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We invite the public to view exhibits in the main Observatory building built in 1888. Enjoy an informal talk about Lick history while taking a look at the Great Lick Refractor in the 36inch telescope dome. These tours begin at the Gift Shop on each half hour starting at 100pm on weekdays and 1030am on weekends continuing until 430pm. Each talk is about 15 minutes long and there is no charge.
Additional Information
Hours:
Mon through Fri 1230pm to 500pm Sat and Sun 1000am to 500pm
Location:
East San Jose
20 miles from Downtown San Jose
24 miles from Mineta San Jose International Airport
Admission:
Music of the Spheres $30 General, $100 Preferred, $150 VIP Summer Visitor Program $5 by lottery Daily visits Free
Special Events
The two summer events that happen yearly are the Music of the Spheres concert series and the Summer Visitor Programs.These will be in June to September and include looking through the 36 refactor and astromony lectures as part of the evening events. Ticket sales will start in May 2007 more info is on the web.
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