(LICK OBSERVATORY) OFFICERS OF THE OBSERVATORY DAVID P. BARROWs, Ph.D., LL.D., President of the University. RICHARD H. TUCKER, C.E., Astronomer. ROBERT G. AITKEN, M.A., Sc.D., Astronomer. WILLIAM H. WRIGHT, B.S., Astronomer. JOSEPH H. MOORE, Ph.D., Associate Astronomer. GEORGE F. PADDOCK, Ph.D., Acting Astronomer in charge of the Mills Expedition (at Santiago, Chile). ADELAIDE M. HOBE, B.S., Assistant. CHARLES M. HUFFER, M.A., Mills Assistant Astronomer (at Santiago, Chile). *HOLGER THIELE, M.S., Assistant Astronomer. ROBERT TRUMPLER, Ph.D., Assistant Astronomer. KNUT E. LUNDMARK, Ph.D., Martin Kellogg Fellow in the Lick Observatory. HISTORY OF THE LICK OBSERVATORY The Observatory was founded by James Lick, by a deed of trust dated September 21, 1875. This deed devotes the sum of $700,000 to "the purpose of purchasing land, and constructing and putting upon such land... a powerful telescope, superior to and more powerful than any telescope yet made; . . . and, also, a suitable observatory connected therewith." The deed further provides that "if, after the construction of said telescope and observatory, there shall remain of said $700,000 ... any surplus," the surplus shall be invested and that the income thereof shall be devoted to the maintenance of said telescope and the observatory connected therewith, and shall be made useful in promoting science; and the said telescope and observatory are to be known as the Lick Astronomical Department of the University of California." gift of Mr. Lick was accepted by the Regents December 7, 1875. Resigned August 31, 1921. The LOCATION Mr. Lick had already, in August, 1875, selected Mount Hamilton, in Santa Clara County, as a site for the Observatory. Land for the site (1345.80 acres) was granted by Act of Congress in 1876. One hundred and ninety-one and forty-nine hundredths acres were granted to the University for the use of the Observatory in 1878. A tract of forty acres was added by gift of R. F. Morrow, Esq., in 1886. Three hundred and twenty acres were granted by the Legislature in 1888. A second congressional grant, comprising 599.94 acres, was added in 1892. The Regents of the University purchased forty acres additional in 1901, 240 acres in 1904, 125.42 acres in 1908, and 240 acres in 1920. The total area is 3133 acres. BUILDINGS AND INSTRUMENTS The Observatory consists of a Main Building, containing computing rooms, library (of 8000 books and 5000 pamphlets), and the domes of the 36-inch Equatorial and the 12-inch Equatorial and of Detached Buildings, to shelter the Crossley Reflector, the Meridian Circle, the Transit, the portable Equatorial, the Crocker and the Floyd Photographic telescopes. A fire-proof building was completed in 1909. It contains vaults for the storage of astronomical negatives, observations, and other records of value, and instruments temporarily not in use; together with photographic darkrooms, and photographic and spectrographic laboratories. On the grounds are dwelling houses for the astronomers, students and employees, and shops for the workmen. The Observatory is well provided with instruments, some of which are enumerated below: 36-inch Equatorial; objective by Alvan Clark & Sons, mounting by Warner & Swasey. This instrument has also a photographic corrector of 33-inch aperture, figured by Mr. Alvan G. Clark. 3-foot Reflecting Telescope; presented to the Lick Observatory in 1895 by Edward Crossley, Esq., of Halifax, England. The large mirror of this instrument is by Sir Howard Grubb. An entirely new mounting has been constructed. The building was erected from funds subscribed by citizens of California. 12-inch Equatorial; by Alvan Clark & Sons. 6-inch Meridian Circle; objective by Alvan Clark & Sons; mounting by Repsold. 615-inch Equatorial; mounting by Warner & Swasey. 62-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. 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 Director of the Lick Observatory. 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 is 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 Director of the Lick Observatory. SPECIAL ASSISTANTS On the recommendation of the 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 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 Director. Graduate instruction at the Lick Observatory is 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. Appicants are advised to file their applications with the Recorder of the Faculties, at Berkeley, before May 1. As many graduate students as can be furnished accommodations at Mount Hamilton, without expense to the University, may pursue astro nomical 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 degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy. The general conditions on which these degrees are granted are printed 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 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 heads 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 textbooks which are constantly needed-Young's General Astronomy; Campbell's Praetical 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 Director of the Observatory before filing their formal applications for admission with the Recorder of the Faculties. The post office address is Mount Hamilton, Santa Clara County, California. |
