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Lick Observatory

Lick Observatory is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Mt Hamilton, California. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Lick Observatory?

The Lick Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the University of California. It is on the summit of Mount Hamilton, in the Diablo Range just east of San Jose, California, United States. The observatory is managed by the University of California Observatories, with headquarters on the University of California, Santa Cruz, campus, where its scientific staff moved in the mid-1960s. It is named after James Lick, who donated the funds for its construction.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Lick Observatory
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Mt Hamilton
State
California
Website
http://www.ucolick.org
IMLS Museum ID
8409500608
Coordinates
37.36891, -121.82164
What kind of museum is Lick Observatory?

Lick Observatory is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is Lick Observatory located?

Lick Observatory is located in Mt Hamilton, California at approximately 37.36891, -121.82164. See the map above.

Does Lick Observatory have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.ucolick.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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