Mt. Hamilton summit from Alum Rock
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Signing in and placing sandwich orders at the start
Deer quartet as we near Grant Park
cont. the climb through Grant Park
Glimpse of the observatory at the summit still far ahead
View across the valley towards Loma Prieta
Observatory domes keep getting closer
Approaching some of the old observatory housing buildings
Time for lunch - sandwiches and sodas
Lunch time near memorial to Rev. Laurentine Hamilton
Our sag team - the Birthday Boy host and his two daughters
Exhibit hallway in the original observatory bldg. (36" refractor dome at end)
View to the north
36" refractor dome
40" reflector dome (for public observing sessions)
Getting ready to descend
Back at the cars after the ride
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Valley Spokesmen club ride to the summit of Mt. Hamilton from the intersection of Mt. Hamilton and Alum Rock rds. In celebration of his birthday one of our members and his daughters provided sag service on this ride - bringing sandwiches, sodas, and warm clothes up to the summit. Lick Observatory is located at the summit with a visitor center, gift shop, and vending machine for refreshments. A number of telescopes are still in use while others are more of historical interest.