Lick Observatory (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

Lick Observatory

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The Lick Observatory is located just outside of San Jose, California, atop Mount Hamilton. The observatory opened in 1888 and today is a location for astronomers and students from all UC campuses to access world-leading optical-infrared observing equipment.

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Erik Jepsen/University of California San Diego

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