One of UCO's major functions is operating Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton

Visiting Lick Observatory

The public is invited to visit Lick Observatory

Mon - Fri: 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Sat - Sun: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Closed Thanksgiving & Dec. 24-25. Open all other days!

Behind the Scenes

Lick Observatory is primarily a research institution. Here's closer look at what you might not see when you visit.

Offsite Observatory Links

Visitor Information from HVAG
Thanks to Halls Valley Astronomical Group for their volunteer help at our Summer Visitors Programs
Virtual Tour of Mt. Hamilton
Courtesy of Don Irving; see XPLORE help page for navigational tips

Light Pollution

How can the lighting needs of the Santa Clara Valley be met while preserving the position of Lick Observatory at the forefront of astronomical research?
Lick Observatory's Rem Stone maintaining the historical Great Lick Refractor. The public is invited to see this telescope during daily hours, and to look through it at the Summer Visitors and Music of the Spheres Programs.
© Laurie Hatch

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