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Two Early Lick Observatory Stereoviews

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Two Early Lick Observatory Stereoviews
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1) c. late 1880s Stereoview by A.J. McDonald, San Francisco. Nice view of observatory buildings on the hill. According to Mautz, McDonald partnered with Louis Dow 1881-1892. 2) c.1902 stereoview by Underwood & Underwood. Different view than first, closer. Nice contrast. The Lick Observatory was built on Mt. Hamilton between 1876 and 1887. Lake Tahoe was also a considered location, though the spot near San Jose was favored due to its easier access and larger population. The observatory was the site of the discovery of a fifth moon of Jupiter; the previous four known had been discovered centuries before by Galileo. The 36-inch telescope installed in 1888 was for a time the world's largest refracting telescope. While light pollution became a problem for observing in the 20th century, the city of San Jose has taken steps to reduce this. (Prag Collection) Date: Location: San Jose, California HWAC# 54732