The Music of the Spheres concert series gives the public a chance to experience Lick Observatory at night!
Activities include a musical performance, an astronomy talk by a world-renowned scientist, viewings through both the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescope and 40-inch Nickel Reflector telescope, a fascinating talk about Lick Observatory's rich history, after-hours gift shop access, light refreshments, and astronomy discussions with amateur astronomers using their own ground telescopes.
Concert by:
Highland Way Duo
Back by request! The Highland Way Duo returns to the Lick Observatory, bringing the best of Scotland (and a bit of Ireland) to you.
Highland Way takes you to the Scottish highlands with kick-up-your-heels jigs and reels, heartfelt ballads, and songs of sly whimsy. Enjoy the vocals of Scotsman Brian Caldwell and the rapid-fire fiddling of Paul Graham Castellanos, master of all things strings, as they perform the favorite songs of Scotland and Ireland from the past to today.
Lecture by:
Dr. J. Xavier Prochaska, UCSC
Dr. J. Xavier Prochaska is Astronomer and Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the UC Observatories and UC Santa Cruz. His wide-ranging interests include studying gas in and around distant galaxies and cosmic evolution in the formation of elements.
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Activities include a musical performance, an astronomy talk by a world-renowned scientist, viewings through both the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescope and 40-inch Nickel Reflector telescope, a fascinating talk about Lick Observatory's rich history, after-hours gift shop access, light refreshments, and astronomy discussions with amateur astronomers using their own ground telescopes.
Concert by:
Highland Way Duo
Back by request! The Highland Way Duo returns to the Lick Observatory, bringing the best of Scotland (and a bit of Ireland) to you.
Highland Way takes you to the Scottish highlands with kick-up-your-heels jigs and reels, heartfelt ballads, and songs of sly whimsy. Enjoy the vocals of Scotsman Brian Caldwell and the rapid-fire fiddling of Paul Graham Castellanos, master of all things strings, as they perform the favorite songs of Scotland and Ireland from the past to today.
Lecture by:
Dr. J. Xavier Prochaska, UCSC
Dr. J. Xavier Prochaska is Astronomer and Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the UC Observatories and UC Santa Cruz. His wide-ranging interests include studying gas in and around distant galaxies and cosmic evolution in the formation of elements.
The Music of the Spheres concert series gives the public a chance to experience Lick Observatory at night!
Activities include a musical performance, an astronomy talk by a world-renowned scientist, viewings through both the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescope and 40-inch Nickel Reflector telescope, a fascinating talk about Lick Observatory's rich history, after-hours gift shop access, light refreshments, and astronomy discussions with amateur astronomers using their own ground telescopes.
Concert by:
Highland Way Duo
Back by request! The Highland Way Duo returns to the Lick Observatory, bringing the best of Scotland (and a bit of Ireland) to you.
Highland Way takes you to the Scottish highlands with kick-up-your-heels jigs and reels, heartfelt ballads, and songs of sly whimsy. Enjoy the vocals of Scotsman Brian Caldwell and the rapid-fire fiddling of Paul Graham Castellanos, master of all things strings, as they perform the favorite songs of Scotland and Ireland from the past to today.
Lecture by:
Dr. J. Xavier Prochaska, UCSC
Dr. J. Xavier Prochaska is Astronomer and Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the UC Observatories and UC Santa Cruz. His wide-ranging interests include studying gas in and around distant galaxies and cosmic evolution in the formation of elements.
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Activities include a musical performance, an astronomy talk by a world-renowned scientist, viewings through both the historic 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescope and 40-inch Nickel Reflector telescope, a fascinating talk about Lick Observatory's rich history, after-hours gift shop access, light refreshments, and astronomy discussions with amateur astronomers using their own ground telescopes.
Concert by:
Highland Way Duo
Back by request! The Highland Way Duo returns to the Lick Observatory, bringing the best of Scotland (and a bit of Ireland) to you.
Highland Way takes you to the Scottish highlands with kick-up-your-heels jigs and reels, heartfelt ballads, and songs of sly whimsy. Enjoy the vocals of Scotsman Brian Caldwell and the rapid-fire fiddling of Paul Graham Castellanos, master of all things strings, as they perform the favorite songs of Scotland and Ireland from the past to today.
Lecture by:
Dr. J. Xavier Prochaska, UCSC
Dr. J. Xavier Prochaska is Astronomer and Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the UC Observatories and UC Santa Cruz. His wide-ranging interests include studying gas in and around distant galaxies and cosmic evolution in the formation of elements.
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