Crossley telescope, Reflecting telescope at Lick Observatory, Santa Clara County, United States
The Crossley telescope features a 36-inch mirror housed within a cast iron structure at the Mount Hamilton summit observatory complex.
Built in 1879 by Andrew Common and later donated by Edward Crossley, this telescope initiated new methods for photographing stars too faint for direct observation.
The telescope contributed to astronomical education through public viewing nights and research programs at Lick Observatory until its retirement in 2010.
Researchers operated the instrument from a raised platform 25 feet above the dome floor while conducting observations of distant celestial objects.
The mirror underwent multiple coating improvements, transitioning from silver to aluminum through specialized vapor deposition processes between 1934 and 1951.
Location: Santa Clara County
Part of: Lick Observatory
Website: https://ucolick.org/public/telescopes/crossley.html
GPS coordinates: 37.33825,-121.64426
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:49
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