Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal.
Originally released in 1897. Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal. is a documentary film. directed by James H. White. At just 1 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
From F.Z. Maguire catalogue: The background of this picture is the Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, Cal. This observatory, the gift of James Lick, of Pennsylvania, was constructed at a cost of $700,000, being equipped with one of the most powerful telescopes that has ever been produced, and is famous the world over. The view of the Observatory is very complete, showing the style of architecture, including the glass covered dome in which are placed the various astronomical instruments. Every Saturday night throughout the year is set apart for visitors to inspect the Observatory and look through the great glass. This view shows a coach load driving up and alighting.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 20, 1897
128 years ago
Runtime
0h 1m
1 minutes total
User Rating
2.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Edison Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal. about?
From F.Z. Maguire catalogue: The background of this picture is the Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, Cal. This observatory, the gift of James Lick, of Pennsylvania, was constructed at a cost of $70...
Who directed Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal.?
Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal. was directed by James H. White.
How long is Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal.?
Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal. has a runtime of 0 hours and 1 minutes (1 minutes total).
When was Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal. released?
Lick Observatory, Mt. Hamilton, Cal. was released on October 20, 1897 in theaters.