Membership Types
Friends of Lick Observatory offers membership levels to suit everyone. See below or download a pdf table of membership types and benefits. Memberships are for one year. Benefits are subject to change or substitution without notice.
Celestial Circle
Student/Senior (65 & older): $30
Individual: $50
Family (2 Adults & Children under 18): $75
- Membership Card
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Advance Notice to Purchase Tickets for Summer Public Events
- 10%-off Coupon for Lick Gift Shop
- Lick Observatory souvenir
- Participation in Association of Science Technology Centers Passport Program*
Nebula Circle: $150
- All Celestial Circle Benefits
- Priority Seating for Summer Public Events
- Exclusive Set of Laurie Hatch Lick Observatory Note Cards (fair market value $20)
Galaxy Circle: $500
- All Nebula Circle Benefits
- Two General Admission Tickets to Music of the Spheres Concert (fair market value $30)
- Priority Telescope Viewing at Lick Summer Public Programs
Supernova Circle: $1000
- All Galaxy Circle Benefits
- Invitation to Exclusive Member Event
Quasar Circle: $2500
- All Supernova Circle Benefits
- Private Tour of Lick Observatory by Astronomer
James Lick Society: $5000
- All Quasar Circle Benefits
- Private Viewing Session at the Great Lick Refractor
- Invitation to the Director's Reception
*certain restrictions apply and you must present your Friends of Lick Observatory membership card
Friends of Lick Observatory
On December 6, 1882, Venus made a rare transit across the face of the Sun. Astronomers on Mt. Hamilton observed and recorded the event, as bricks were being laid to build Lick Observatory.
On June 5, 2012, during the last transit of Venus in our lifetimes, Lick Observatory launched its Friends of Lick Observatory program, to foster public participation in the Observatory community. Throughout the Bay Area and beyond, all who feel a special connection to the domes on Mt. Hamilton are welcome to join.
Ever since its founding, Lick Observatory has enjoyed the good will of individuals inspired by the stars and the science of observation and discovery. From the wealthy philanthropists who funded Lick Observatory's eclipse expeditions in the late 17th century, to current volunteers who introduce Mt. Hamilton to the public, these friends have been an indispensable part of Lick's continuing success. Now you can join them in supporting our Observatory!
Lick Observatory has always grown with the times, often leading the way with new observing techniques and areas of investigation. Now, more than ever, Lick's future depends upon both the excellence of its science and its community of friends.
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Questions about Membership?
Contact Raychel Sky, rsky@ucolick.org, 831-459-5007