Bike ride to Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton summit

Date	2015-11-07
Distance	57.5 km35.7 mi
Duration	3h:44m
Photos	18

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Start at intersection of Alum Rock and Mt. Hamilton rds.

Starting up the hill

San Jose valley

Observatory is getting closer

36" Crossley Reflector dome

$Trip photo #16/18 36" refractor dome (was largest in world in 1886, still 2nd largest)$

36" refractor dome (was largest in world in 1886, still 2nd largest)

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Valley Spokesmen out-and-back bike ride from the intersection of Mt. Hamilton and Alum Rock rds. in San Jose to the summit of Mt. Hamilton (4200') and site of Lick Observatory.