July 9, 2016
8:30 p.m.
Performer: Chaskinakuy
Astronomy Speaker: Dr. Martin Gaskell, UCSC
Concert Information
Chaskinakuy (pronounced "Chas- kee- NA- kwee") means "to give and receive, from hand to hand, among many.” Trio Chaskinakuy lives up to its name, performing a variety of indigenous music from the remote mountain villages of Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, Northern Chile, and Bolivia.
Co-founders Francy Vidal and Edmond Badoux have performed music of the Andes across the continents; Daniel Zamalloa from Peru is considered the expert on violin music from his native village. Enjoy the sound of museum-quality regional wind, string, and percussive instruments, as the trio brings sounds of the Andean mountaintops to Mt. Hamilton.
Visit the Chaskinakuy website for more information.
Lecture Information
Lecture: "Supermassive Black Holes: The Monsters in the Hearts of Galaxies"
Dr. Martin Gaskell specializes in understanding the tremendous outpourings of energy from the centers of galaxies as their supermassive black holes devour nearby gas and stars.
Martin will describe how our understanding of the remarkable happenings in the extreme enviroments around supermassive black holes has grown in the century since Lick Observatory astronomers discovered the first evidence for strange activity in the centers of galaxies. As well as being an astronomer, Martin is also active as a composer of classical music.
Ticket Information
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Ticket Packages
General Admission: $45
Youth (under 16): $40
Senior (over 65): $40
Ticket includes concert seating, astronomy lecture, view through the Great Refractor telescope, view through the Nickel Telescope and souvenir wine glass or mug.
Preferred Guest: $90
Ticket includes preferred concert seating, astronomy lecture, preferred viewing through the Great Refractor telescope, preferred viewing through the Nickel Telescope, souvenir wine glass or mug, 20% discount at the gift shop.
VIP: $200
Ticket includes private group tour of the Shane Telescope before the concert, catered buffet dinner with wine in our historic Dining Hall, front center concert seating, astronomy lecture, priority viewing through the 36-inch Great Refractor, priority viewing through the 40-inch Nickel Telescope, souvenir wine glass or mug and 20% Discount at our gift shop.
More Ticket Information
Due to the historic construction of the telescope domes and safety concerns, the 36-inch Great Refractor Telescope and the 40-inch Nickel Telescope are not wheelchair accessible at this time. Those who have difficulty navigating stairs may also find the telescopes inaccessible. Funds are being raised through the Friends of Lick Observatory to repair the elevating floor of the Lick 36-inch telescope to re-enable handicap access.
Tickets are non-refundable. Please be advised that unpredictable weather patterns may restrict telecope viewings, though lectures, concerts and other activities will still take place.
Program Information
| 7:30 p.m. | Doors Open | Brief Telescope Visits |
| 8:30 p.m. | Concert, Main Hall | |
| 9:30 p.m. | Science Talk, Lecture Hall | Telescope Viewings |
| 10:30 p.m. | Science Talk (repeated), Lecture Hall | Telescope Viewings |
| 1:00 a.m. | Doors Close |
Driving to Lick Observatory
Please allow a one-hour drive from San Jose. The rood is good, but windy. The event typically lasts between 4 and 6 hours; prepare to drive home late in the evening. There are no automative services or gas stations for 20 miles, so please plan ahead. See more information on driving directions and parking here.
Recommended Attire
Casual, comfortable clothing and walking shoes. A sweater or light coat is recommended.
Safety
Please be careful when walking around in the dark outside; bringing a flashlight is recommended. Children under age 8 are not allowed at this event, and it may be unsuitable for children under the age of 12 due to late hours.
Telescopes
The large telescopes will be available for viewing as soon as the sky is dark. Telescopes will remain open until every guest has had an opportunity to see through both the 36-inch Great Refractor and the 40-inch Nickel Telescope.
In order to view through the telescopes, guests will receive a numbered pass at the door. Guests with the lowest telescope numbers are admitted to the telescopes first - so we recommend getting to the observatory early! Please note: Due to historic construction of the telescope domes, the 36-inch Refractor and the 40-inch Nickel Telescope are not wheelchair accessible at this time.
Volunteer amateur astronomers also set up ground telescopes in the back parking so guests can view additional cosmic objects.
Gift Shop
Lick Observatory souvenirs and astronomy merchandise will be available for purchase between 7:30 to 11:00 p.m.
Refreshments
Snacks and beverages will be available near the Nickel Telescope. Vending machines and fountain water are also available.
Assistance
We strive to make your visit as complete and meaningful as possible. Please let us know if you will need special assistance (for example, if you will have difficulty climbing stairs), so we can make the necessary arrangements.
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