36 inch Crossley reflector at Ptolemy Peak, Lick Observatory, Mt Hamilton, San Jose, California, USA (Jan 2007)
James Lick Observatory founded in 1888 is located on Mt Hamilton east of San Jose, California. Observatory houses several telescopes and other astronomical instruments. Lick observatory has made major contributions to astronomy over the years and continues to be a prominent research institution. Pictured here is an evening view of Ptolemy peak with 36-inch Crossley reflector dome, Diablo Range mountains are in the background.
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