The lick telescope, length 57 feet
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The lick telescope, length 57 feet
The lick telescope, length 57 feet. Date c1889 Apr. 8
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This photograph showcases the Lick Observatory's historic 57-foot Refracting Telescope, captured around April 8, 1889. Located atop Mount Hamilton in California, USA, Lick Observatory was one of the world's premier astronomical research institutions during the late 19th century. The telescope, a marvel of engineering and scientific innovation, was the largest refracting telescope in the world at the time, surpassing the 40-foot refractor at Yerkes Observatory. The Lick Telescope, with its impressive length of 57 feet, was designed and built by Alvan Clark & Sons of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its objective lens, made of crown glass, had a diameter of 36 inches and a focal length of 102.6 feet. The telescope's massive size and advanced design enabled astronomers to observe celestial objects with unprecedented clarity and detail. In this photograph, the telescope appears as a towering structure against the backdrop of the clear Californian sky. The intricate details of the telescope's mechanics, including the equatorial mount and the massive counterweights, are evident. The image also captures the sense of wonder and awe that astronomers must have felt as they peered through the telescope's eyepiece, discovering new worlds and expanding human knowledge of the universe. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and curiosity of the human spirit, as well as a reminder of the profound impact that scientific discovery has had on our understanding of the cosmos. The Lick Observatory and its 57-foot Refracting Telescope remain an enduring symbol of scientific achievement and progress.
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