Lick Observatory

[Randy B]

The Lick observatory was constructed in the mid - late 1800's. It is located on top of Mt. Hamilton at an elevation of 4200'. It is located approximately 11 miles east of San Jose line of sight, but the road is right about a 27 mile ride. The road is VERY windy and I think I got out of second gear 4 or 5 times total up and down. Its one hell of a road that has made my motion sickness rear its ugly head a couple times.
Oh and that dome on the right houses the original telescope that was constructed in the 1880's.