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62-inch Meridian Circle; objective by Alvan Clark & Sons; mounting by Repsold.

61⁄2-inch Equatorial; mounting by Warner & Swasey.

61⁄2-inch Bruce Comet Seeker; objective by Brashear; mounting made at the Lick Observatory.

6-inch Crocker Photographic Telescope; objective by Willard; refigured by J. A. Brashear, who provided the mounting also.

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5-inch Floyd Telescope; presented by Mrs. Peter Gopcevic (née Miss H. A. L. Floyd); interchangeable photographic and visual objective by Alvan Clark & Sons.

A Spectroscope, especially adapted for photography; given by Hon. D. O. Mills for use with the 36-inch Refractor.

A Spectroscope, especially adapted for photography with the Crossley Reflector, and two Photometers for use with the 36-inch and 12-inch telescopes, provided from the proceeds of a gift from the late Miss C. W. Bruce of New York City.

A 371⁄2-inch Cassegrain Reflecting Telescope, with modern dome and a 3-prism spectrograph, the gift of Hon. D. O. Mills, for use on an astronomical expedition to the southern hemisphere. This expedition is now at work on the summit of San Cristobal, in the northeast suburbs of Santiago, Chile.

A Wiechert Horizontal Seismograph and a Wiechert Vertical Seismograph, with break circuit clock and subsidiary apparatus, the gift of Hon. W. R. Hearst.

There are, besides, several smaller telescopes and many minor pieces of apparatus.

UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIPS

The Regents have established in the Lick Astronomical Department three salaried fellowships. These usually permit the holders to pursue studies and undertake investigations in fulfillment of requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy. It is essential that each successful applicant shall be a graduate of a college or university of high standing, and shall have decided to make astronomy or one of the related sciences the basis of a professional career. Applications should be made in writing to the Associate Director of the Lick Observatory.

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MARTIN KELLOGG FELLOWSHIP

A fellowship in the Lick Astronomical Department has been endowed by Mrs. Louise W. B. Kellogg, in memory of her husband, Martin Kellogg, deceased, whose services to the University of California as Professor and President covered nearly half a century.

The purpose of the Martin Kellogg Fellowship is to provide opportunities for advanced instruction and for research to students who have already received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, or to members of the staffs of observatories. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who may desire to pursue formal studies or researches in the Lick Astronomical Department, or in the Lick and Berkeley Astronomical departments, and to members of the Lick Astronomical Department who may desire to undertake work in another university or observatory; but it possible that opportunities will arise to award this fellowship, in cases of special merit, without restrictions as to the places of residence of applicants and holders. The stipend per annum is variable in amount, and would aim to cover the necessary expenses of travel and residence. Applications, including outlines of proposed plans and estimates of necessary expenses, should be made in writing to the Associate Director of the Lick Observatory.

SPECIAL ASSISTANTS

On the recommendation of the Associate Director and with the approval of the President, persons with experience in astronomical investigation may occasionally be received at the Lick Observatory, to act as assistants in definite researches then in progress. These assistants, serving without pay, will be assigned to such studies as will be advantageous both to the Observatory and to themselves. Opportunity for making independent researches will be available only in exceptional cases.

SPECIAL INVESTIGATORS

It occasionally occurs that eminent investigators from other institutions desire to utilize the exceptional advantages of the Lick Observatory for the solution of special problems. Opportunity for such researches will be provided in case no interference with the regular programme of work would arise therefrom.

REGULATIONS REGARDING STUDENTS AT THE LICK

OBSERVATORY

At the Lick Observatory graduate instruction in astronomy is offered by the Associate Director and the Astronomers, in connection with the investigations in which they are engaged or which may be specially assigned to the student by the Associate Director. Graduate instruction at the Lick Observatory is restricted, as restricted, as a general rule, to students qualified to be on the footing of astronomical assistants. All undergraduate instruction in astronomy and such graduate instruction as is not carried on at the Lick Observatory is conducted at Berkeley.

Applicants for admission to the Lick Observatory must first qualify as graduate students of the University. Applicants are advised to file their applications with the Dean of the Graduate Division, at Berkeley, before May 1.

As many graduate students as can be furnished accommodations at Mount Hamilton, without expense to the University, may pursue astronomical studies at the Lick Observatory; and in return for the accommodations they will be required to execute such computations, etc., as are assigned to them.

It is usually advantageous for students to choose their time of residence at the Lick Observatory in the period from May to December.

HIGHER DEGREES

Graduate students enrolled in the Lick Astronomical Department of the University may become candidates for the degree of Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy. The general conditions on which these degrees are granted are stated in the Announcement of the Graduate Division.

Candidates holding fellowships in the Lick Astronomical Department are usually required to spend one term each year in graduate work at Berkeley, the place of residence being assigned by the Associate Director of the Lick Observatory, from a consideration of the needs of the Observatory work and of the courses of instruction available at Berkeley. after consultation with the chairmen of the related departments of the University. In all other cases the term of residence at Mount Hamilton and at Berkeley is determined by the proper committee for each individual candidate.

QUARTERS FOR THE STUDENTS

Comfortable quarters (partly furnished) are allotted to students at the Observatory. The cost per month for each student need not exceed $40. Each student should bring with him the linen for his room, blankets, etc., and should also provide himself with the text books which are constantly needed-Young's General Astronomy; Campbell's Practical Astronomy, Bruennow's Lehrbuch der Sphaerischen Astronomie, or Chauvenet's Spherical and Practical Astronomy; Watson's Theoretical Astronomy, Oppolzer's Bahnbestimmung, Klinkerfues'-Buchholz's Theoretische Astronomie, or Bauschinger's Bahnbestimmung; standard six-, five-, and four-place logarithmic tables; Crelle's Rechentafeln, etc. All injuries to apparatus must be made good at the student's expense, and students are expected to provide the larger part of the chemicals used in their practice of photography.

Intending students will do well to communicate with the Associate Director of the Observatory before filing their formal applications for admission with the Dean of the Graduate Division. The post office address is Mount Hamilton, Santa Clara County, California.

ADMISSION OF VISITORS TO THE OBSERVATORY

The Observatory buildings are open to visitors during office hours every day of the year. For the present, visitors who arrive at the Observatory on Saturday nights before 10 o'clock in the six summer months April 1 to September 30, and before 9 o'clock in the six winter months October 1 to March 31 will be admitted to look through the great telescope. Whenever the work of the Observatory will permit it, the 12-inch telescope also will be placed at the disposition of visitors on Saturday nights.

Students of the University of California who visit Mount Hamilton are requested to make themselves known, in order that the work of the Observatory may be fully explained to them.

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SCRIPPS INSTITUTION FOR BIOLOGICAL

RESEARCH

DECEMBER, 1924

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