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Astronomical observatory in California
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Lick Observatory, at the peak of Mount Hamilton, is in California.
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Lick Observatory Main Building
At the top of Mount Hamilton (Lick Observatory is at the top of the mountain) are beautiful views of the region. One of the main observatories is also located at the top, which has since been repainted and improved thanks to help from Google.
It's the other major observatory near Mount Hamilton.
For cyclists who want a real workout, this is a good place to cycle, although there is no proper cycle lane on the Mount Hamilton Road, and there are various banks and steep slopes off the side of the road.
The long drive along San Antonio Valley Road includes some of the Diablo Range's best scenery and the area's wildest countryside.
This restaurant is truly in the middle of nowhere. However, it is a popular restaurant destination and is fairly close to Mount Hamilton - although it's a slow drive there, following the mountainous route of San Antonio Valley Road.
Getting to Lick Observatory is definitely possible, but it is difficult. The main road, CA-130 (Mount Hamilton Road), gets extremely twisty and steep near the top.
Read in the guideLick Observatory is all within walking distance of Mount Hamilton. The far end of the Observatory region, on Mount Copernicus, is still less than a mile away.
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