Our 'Evenings with the Stars' programs are held annually as part of our Summer Series. Each year we bring world-renowned astronomers to the summit of Mount Hamilton for a night with the "stars" you won't forget!

Activities include:

Astronomy talk by "star" scientists
Viewing through the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescope
Viewing through the 40-inch Nickel Reflector telescope
Fascinating history talk about Lick Observatory
After-hours gift shop access and light refreshments
Astronomy discussions with amateur astronomers using small telescopes

Event Dates

June 8 - R. GuhaThakurta
June 22 - A. Romanowsky
July 6 - S. Faber
July 20 - N. Batalha
August 3 - A. Fraknoi
August 17 - T. Jeltema

On Event Nights . Driving to Lick Observatory Please allow a one-hour drive from San Jose. The road is good, but windy. The event typically lasts between 4 and 6 hours; prepare to drive home late in the evening.