Supporters donate $75,000 to repair wildfire damage at Lick Observatory

When the SCU Lightning Complex fires swept through Santa Clara County’s east foothills in August, residents and fans of the Lick Observatory rejoiced in its survival.

Fire crews were successful in protecting the main structures and telescope domes that have sat at the top of Mt. Hamilton since 1888, but the blaze damaged periphery buildings like employee housing and other critical infrastructure.