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    LH4033_GoldSummitSnow
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    LICK OBSERVATORY
    MOUNT HAMILTON SUMMIT
    CALIFORNIA


     LH0013 LUNAR ECLIPSE 

     

    2003 May 15


    This three hour time exposure traces the path of the moon as it has risen into the sky during a total lunar eclipse. When the moon first became visible near the horizon after sunset, it was dimmed by the shadow of the earth. As the moon ascended, it eventually moved out of the earth's shadow and attained its full sunlight-reflected brightness in the latter half of the camera exposure. The view is from the summit of Mt. Hamilton at Lick Obesrvatory, looking southeast across Mt. Isabel to the right. Lights in the Central Valley visible in the farthest distance at lower left.

     

    A VIEW FROM LICK OBSERVATORY

    Lick Observatory crowns the 4200-foot summit of Mt. Hamilton above central California’s Silicon Valley. This research station serves astronomers from University of California campuses and their collaborators worldwide. Eccentric Bay Area businessman and philanthropist James Lick funded construction in the 1880’s, envisioning the Observatory as a premier astronomical facility, and also as his memorial and final resting place. Lick is entombed in the base of the Lick 36” Refractor, the most powerful telescope on the planet when built. It remains the world’s second largest refractor. The mountaintop is populated by ten telescopes which are supported by resident staff and by headquarters at UC Santa Cruz. Acclaimed for academic excellence, technical expertise, and superior instrumentation, Lick Observatory probes the expanding frontiers of space.

     

    EXPOSURE DATA

    Pentax 67ii, 75mm f/2.8 lens
    Velvia 50 Color Reversal film, at 100 ISO
    ISO digital: 125  /  f/4.5
    Exposure: 180 minutes

     

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    Sun / Moon Data — US Naval Observatory

     

     

    Sincere gratitude is extended to University of California Observatories | Lick Observatory astronomers, staff, and friends for their generous and invaluable assistance in producing these images.



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    LH0013_Lunar Eclipse
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    LICK OBSERVATORY
    MOUNT HAMILTON SUMMIT
    CALIFORNIA


     LH4027 MOUNT HAMILTON SNOW CITY LIGHTS 

     

    2008 December 16


    Early dawn brightens the sky above Silicon Valley in this western view from the summit of Mt. Hamilton. Lights from the city illumiate clouds above. Why are Silicon Valley street lights yellow? City planners have collaborated with astronomers to help preserve the darkness of the night sky over San José by using low-pressure sodium lighting. Saffron in color, LPS has the least impact on astronomical observation of any type of urban lighting. The city wins too; energy costs have been significantly reduced. Overhead covers shield street lamps so they illuminate the ground where it’s needed, not the sky.

     

    A VIEW FROM LICK OBSERVATORY

    Lick Observatory crowns the 4200-foot summit of Mt. Hamilton above central California’s Silicon Valley. This research station serves astronomers from University of California campuses and their collaborators worldwide. Eccentric Bay Area businessman and philanthropist James Lick funded construction in the 1880’s, envisioning the Observatory as a premier astronomical facility, and also as his memorial and final resting place. Lick is entombed in the base of the Lick 36” Refractor, the most powerful telescope on the planet when built. It remains the world’s second largest refractor. The mountaintop is populated by ten telescopes which are supported by resident staff and by headquarters at UC Santa Cruz. Acclaimed for academic excellence, technical expertise, and superior instrumentation, Lick Observatory probes the expanding frontiers of space.

     

    EXPOSURE DATA

    Nikon D2x
    Nikkor 18-200mm zoom f/3.5-5.6
    f/5.6
    ISO Equivalent: 125
    Exposure: 121 seconds
    Raw image file data were adjusted, optimized, and sharpened for digital output.

     

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    More Snow Photographs by Lick Staff

    Lick Observatory Telescopes

    The History of Lick Observatory

    Lick Observatory Collections Project

    Sun / Moon Data — US Naval Observatory

     

     

    Sincere gratitude is extended to University of California Observatories | Lick Observatory astronomers, staff, and friends for their generous and invaluable assistance in producing these images.



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    LH4027_Mount Hamilton Snow City Lights
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    LICK OBSERVATORY
    MOUNT HAMILTON SUMMIT
    CALIFORNIA


     LH0306 SAN JOSE SNOW  

     

    2006 February 18


    President’s Day Weekend: In this view looking west from the Main Building parapet shortly after sunrise, Silicon Valley awakens to a dusting of snow on the east foothills. Snow is expected higher up on the 4200-foot summit during winter and spring, but this 1800-foot freezing level is uncommon. The tall buildings of San José city center are 11 miles away line-of-sight, but the driving distance is more than doubled. Just to the left of downtown, Stevens Creek Boulevard slices across the valley toward the Santa Cruz Mountains. The long runway at Mineta San José International Airport is at far right. In the foreground, Quimby Road ascends the center hillside. The white 1880’s mansion at Joseph D. Grant County Park can be spotted in the lowlands slightly left of center. Grant Lake lies on the other side of Highway 130 on the right.

     

    A VIEW FROM LICK OBSERVATORY

    Lick Observatory crowns the 4200-foot summit of Mt. Hamilton above central California’s Silicon Valley. This research station serves astronomers from University of California campuses and their collaborators worldwide. Eccentric Bay Area businessman and philanthropist James Lick funded construction in the 1880’s, envisioning the Observatory as a premier astronomical facility, and also as his memorial and final resting place. Lick is entombed in the base of the Lick 36” Refractor, the most powerful telescope on the planet when built. It remains the world’s second largest refractor. The mountaintop is populated by ten telescopes which are supported by resident staff and by headquarters at UC Santa Cruz. Acclaimed for academic excellence, technical expertise, and superior instrumentation, Lick Observatory probes the expanding frontiers of space.

     

    EXPOSURE DATA

    Nikon D2x
    Nikkor 80-400 mm f/3.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens
    f/7.1
    ISO Equivalent: 100
    Exposure: 1/160 second

     

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    HamCam

    More Snow Photographs by Lick Staff

    Lick Observatory Telescopes

    The History of Lick Observatory

    Lick Observatory Collections Project

    Sun / Moon Data — US Naval Observatory

     

     

    Sincere gratitude is extended to University of California Observatories | Lick Observatory astronomers, staff, and friends for their generous and invaluable assistance in producing these images.



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    LH0306_San José Snow
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    LICK OBSERVATORY
    MOUNT HAMILTON SUMMIT
    CALIFORNIA


     LH0025_SAN JOSE-HALL'S VALLEY PANORAMA  

     

    2003 March 24


    A study in contrasts: rural Hall’s Valley and urban Santa Clara Valley enjoy a crisp spring morning of remarkable clarity. San José city center is only 11 miles away as the crow flies in this westerly view from the Lick Observatory Main Building. The driving distance is more than doubled. Just to the left of downtown, Stevens Creek Boulevard slices across the valley toward the Santa Cruz Mountains. The long runway at Mineta San José International Airport is at far right. Do you recognize other landmarks, or your neighborhood?

    In the foreground, abundant El Niño rainfall has produced lush grass so green the foothills seem painted by an unsubtle hand. Quimby Road ascends the center hillside. The white 1880’s mansion at Joseph D. Grant County Park can be spotted in the lowlands slightly left of center. Grant Lake lies on the other side of Highway 130 on the right.

    This panorama was constructed from twelve 35mm transparencies, shot from left to right, six across and two high. The lower series of six encompassed the foreground valley, the upper series recorded city and sky. Each film image was scanned and then digitally stitched into a single panorama using Photoshop.

     

    A VIEW FROM LICK OBSERVATORY

    Lick Observatory crowns the 4200-foot summit of Mt. Hamilton above central California’s Silicon Valley. This research station serves astronomers from University of California campuses and their collaborators worldwide. Eccentric Bay Area businessman and philanthropist James Lick funded construction in the 1880’s, envisioning the Observatory as a premier astronomical facility, and also as his memorial and final resting place. Lick is entombed in the base of the Lick 36” Refractor, the most powerful telescope on the planet when built. It remains the world’s second largest refractor. The mountaintop is populated by ten telescopes which are supported by resident staff and by headquarters at UC Santa Cruz. Acclaimed for academic excellence, technical expertise, and superior instrumentation, Lick Observatory probes the expanding frontiers of space.

     

    EXPOSURE DATA

    Nikon N90s
    Nikkor 80-200 f/2.8 zoom lens
    Velvia 50 Color Reversal film, shot at 100 ISO
    Exposure: unrecorded
    Multi-frame Digitally Composited Panorama

     

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    University of California Observatories

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    HamCam

    More Snow Photographs by Lick Staff

    Lick Observatory Telescopes

    The History of Lick Observatory

    Lick Observatory Collections Project

    Sun / Moon Data  US Naval Observatory

     

     

    Sincere gratitude is extended to University of California Observatories | Lick Observatory astronomers, staff, and friends for their generous and invaluable assistance in producing these images.



    COPYRIGHT  •  All images and text are property of Laurie Hatch Photography; unauthorized use is a violation of copyright law. You are welcome to email me with your usage requests.

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    LH0025_San José-Hall's Valley Panorama
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    LICK OBSERVATORY
    MOUNT HAMILTON SUMMIT
    CALIFORNIA


     LH0026_MAIN BUILDING SHADOW  

     

    2003 March 24


    Early morning sun imprints a crisp shadow of the Main Building on the northwestern slope of Mt. Hamilton. The larger dome of the Lick 36" Refractor is visible in silhouette on the left, the smaller Nickel 40" Reflector dome is on the right. San José city center is 11 miles away as the crow flies; South San Francisco Bay is 18 miles away.

     

    A VIEW FROM LICK OBSERVATORY

    Lick Observatory crowns the 4200-foot summit of Mt. Hamilton above central California’s Silicon Valley. This research station serves astronomers from University of California campuses and their collaborators worldwide. Eccentric Bay Area businessman and philanthropist James Lick funded construction in the 1880’s, envisioning the Observatory as a premier astronomical facility, and also as his memorial and final resting place. Lick is entombed in the base of the Lick 36” Refractor, the most powerful telescope on the planet when built. It remains the world’s second largest refractor. The mountaintop is populated by ten telescopes which are supported by resident staff and by headquarters at UC Santa Cruz. Acclaimed for academic excellence, technical expertise, and superior instrumentation, Lick Observatory probes the expanding frontiers of space.

     

    EXPOSURE DATA

    Pentax 67ii, 75mm f/2.8 lens
    Velvia 50 Color Reversal film, exposed at 100 ISO
    Exposure: unrecorded

     

    PUBLICATIONS

    This image is available in high resolution.

     


    FOR MORE INFORMATION

    University of California Observatories

    Save Lick Observatory

    HamCam

    More Snow Photographs by Lick Staff

    Lick Observatory Telescopes

    The History of Lick Observatory

    Lick Observatory Collections Project

    Sun / Moon Data ? US Naval Observatory

     

     

    Sincere gratitude is extended to University of California Observatories | Lick Observatory astronomers, staff, and friends for their generous and invaluable assistance in producing these images.



    COPYRIGHT  •  All images and text are property of Laurie Hatch Photography; unauthorized use is a violation of copyright law. You are welcome to email me with your usage requests.

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    LICK OBSERVATORY
    MOUNT HAMILTON SUMMIT
    CALIFORNIA


     LH0014 SAN FRANCISCO DAWN 

     

    2003 January


    San Francisco greets the dawn with buildings, boats, and bridges gleaming golden in the sunlight. The city is forty miles away as seen here from the flagpole lookout on the summit of Mount Hamilton. (Driving distance is seventy miles.) Although the rust-colored towers of Golden Gate Bridge are typically obscured by haze or fog, on this morning they are visible to the left of downtown. Oakland Bay Bridge slices through Yerba Buena Island on the right. On the far right, look for Port of Oakland gantry cranes. Sausalito can be discerned above the Bay Bridge, with the famous “Sleeping Lady” profile of Mt. Tamalpias framing this North Bay vista.

     

    A VIEW FROM LICK OBSERVATORY

    Lick Observatory crowns the 4200-foot summit of Mt. Hamilton above central California’s Silicon Valley. This research station serves astronomers from University of California campuses and their collaborators worldwide. Eccentric Bay Area businessman and philanthropist James Lick funded construction in the 1880’s, envisioning the Observatory as a premier astronomical facility, and also as his memorial and final resting place. Lick is entombed in the base of the Lick 36” Refractor, the most powerful telescope on the planet when built. It remains the world’s second largest refractor. The mountaintop is populated by ten telescopes which are supported by resident staff and by headquarters at UC Santa Cruz. Acclaimed for academic excellence, technical expertise, and superior instrumentation, Lick Observatory probes the expanding frontiers of space.

     

    EXPOSURE DATA

    Nikon N90s
    Nikkor 80-200 f/2.8 zoom lens
    Velvia 50 Color Reversal film, at 100 ISO
    Exposure: unrecorded

     

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    FOR MORE INFORMATION

    University of California Observatories

    Save Lick Observatory

    HamCam

    Lick Observatory Telescopes

    The History of Lick Observatory

    Lick Observatory Collections Project

     

     

    Sincere gratitude is extended to University of California Observatories | Lick Observatory astronomers, staff, and friends for their generous and invaluable assistance in producing these images.



    COPYRIGHT  •  All images and text are property of Laurie Hatch Photography; unauthorized use is a violation of copyright law. You are welcome to email me with your usage requests.

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