Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, California (1897 Original Black & White Film)

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Experience the awe-inspiring Lick Observatory of Mount Hamilton, Cal., in this captivating black and white film from 1897. Donated by James Lick, this $700,000 marvel boasts one of the world's most powerful telescopes, drawing visitors from across the globe. Witness the Observatory's architectural grandeur, including its iconic glass dome housing astronomical wonders. Join a coachload of visitors as they ascend to explore this scientific marvel every Saturday night.

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Blechynden, F., Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1897) Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal. White, J. H. U., prod United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694234

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