Lick Observatory

astronomical observatory, California, USA
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Lick Observatory
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Lick Observatory

Summary

Lick Observatory is a university observatory[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Lick Observatory was a member of Association of Science and Technology Centers[3].
  • Lick Observatory is located in San Jose[4].
  • Lick Observatory is in the country of United States[5].
  • Lick Observatory is on the continent of North America[6].
  • Lick Observatory's instance of is recorded as university observatory[7].
  • Lick Observatory is operated by University of California[8].
  • James Lick is named after Lick Observatory[9].
  • Lick Observatory's Commons category is recorded as Lick Observatory[10].
  • Lick Observatory comprises Katzman Automatic Imaging Telescope[11].
  • Lick Observatory comprises James Lick telescope[12].
  • Lick Observatory comprises Crossley telescope[13].
  • Lick Observatory comprises C. Donald Shane Telescope[14].
  • Lick Observatory comprises Automated Planet Finder[15].
  • Lick Observatory comprises Anna L. Nickel telescope[16].
  • Lick Observatory comprises Carnegie telescope[17].
  • Lick Observatory comprises Coudé Auxiliary Telescope[18].
  • Lick Observatory comprises Tauchmann telescope[19].
  • Lick Observatory comprises Lick Observatory Main Building[20].
  • Lick Observatory's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 37.34111111111111, 'lon': -121.64305555555555}[21].
  • Lick Observatory's located in/on physical feature is recorded as Mount Hamilton[22].
  • Lick Observatory's official website is recorded as http://ucolick.org/main/[23].
  • Lick Observatory's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Lick Observatory[24].
  • Lick Observatory's Commons gallery is recorded as Lick Observatory[25].
  • Lick Observatory's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26].
  • Lick Observatory's described by source is recorded as The Encyclopedia Americana[27].

Body

Geography

Lick Observatory is in the country of United States[5]. It is located in San Jose[4]. It is on the continent of North America[6].

Physical Characteristics

Lick Observatory sits at an elevation of {'unit': 'Q11573', 'amount': '+1283'}[28].

Designation and Status

Lick Observatory's instance of is recorded as university observatory[7].

History and Context

James Lick is named after Lick Observatory[9].

Why It Matters

Lick Observatory has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [5] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [4] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . A brief account of the Lick Observatory of the University of California, 7th edition. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . astc.org. Retrieved . astc.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . projectpluto.com. projectpluto.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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