

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Music of the Spheres: Charged Particles
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 Aug, 2025 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 09 Aug, 2025 at 11:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Enjoy live music &amp; astronomy talks atop Mt. Hamilton, plus viewings through our historic 36" Great Refractor &amp; 40” Nickel telescopes!About this EventWelcome to Music of the Spheres!Enjoy a live concert, learn about the latest astronomy research from world-renowned scientists, and view the night sky through Lick Observatory's historic 36-inch Great Refractor &amp; 40-inch Nickel telescopes for an unforgettable night!Learn more about Music of the Spheres here!Full program can be found here!------------------Friends of Lick Observatory gain early access to tickets on April 9th.General sales start on April 16th.------------------PROGRAM5:30 pm Parking Gates Open7:00 PM Doors Open8:00 PM Concert9:00 PM Science Talk9:00 PM Telescope Viewing BeginsBAND: Charged ParticlesCharged Particles features three of the country's virtuosos crossing stylistic boundaries and blends diverse traditions to create engaging new sounds. The trio's funky Latin jazz repertoire, blending in elements of classical music, mixes complex orchestration with freewheeling improvisation. Come and enjoy a night of jazz and stars!Learn more about our performers here!SCIENCE LECTURESpeaker: Dr. Artem Aguichine (UC Santa Cruz)Title: Theory of planet formation, structure, and evolutionLearn more about our speaker here!Ticket TypesGeneral Admission tickets include concert seating, astronomy lecture, viewing through the 36-inch Great Refractor telescope and viewing through the 40-inch Nickel Telescope.Preferred Admission tickets include front center concert seating, astronomer lecture, priority viewing through the 36-inch Great Refractor, and priority viewing through the 40-inch Nickel Telescope.WEATHERThe event will be held rain or shine. Weather may restrict telescope viewing, but all other activities will still take place.PLAN YOUR TRIPPlan to arrive early - Numbered telescope viewing passes will be handed out in the order that guests enter the building. Lower number passes access telescopes first.The evening concludes when everyone has observed through the telescopes.Be prepared for a late night drive home. The event lasts between 4-6 hours.GETTING TO THE OBSERVATORYParking is limited at the Observatory. We encourage carpooling.Allow a one-hour drive from San Jose. The road is winding so expect to drive slowly.There are no gas stations, EV charging stations, or automotive services at Lick Observatory. The nearest gas station is 20 miles away in San Jose.See more information on driving directions and parking here.AGE RESTRICTIONS AND ACCESSIBILITYChildren under age 12 are not recommended to attend this event due to late hours.To view through the telescope you need to be able to climb at least a few stair steps.For special assistance (e.g., difficulty with stairs), email tickets@ucolick.org to discuss options.RECOMMENDED ATTIREWear casual, comfortable warm layers and walking shoes. After dark it can be windy and cold.REFRESHMENTSSnacks and beverages are available for purchase at the refreshment table and gift shop. Vending machines and water fountains are also accessible.SAFETYWe recommend you bring a small flashlight - lighting is limited outside the buildings.CONTACT USIf you can’t find the answer to a question here please contact us at tickets@ucolick.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mount-hamilton/music-of-the-spheres-charged-particles/100001298150766889
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, performances, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 65.87, max: 107.48, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mount Hamilton
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lick Observatory
- **lat**: 37.3414176
- **long**: -121.6428977
- **full address**: Lick Observatory, 7281 Mount Hamilton Road, Mount Hamilton, United States

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- **organizer**: Lick Observatory (https://allevents.in/org/lick-observatory/23548773)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 09 Aug, 2025 at 08:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Lick Observatory, 7281 Mount Hamilton Road, Mount Hamilton, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 65.87 up to 107.48 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Lick Observatory
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, concerts, performances, live-music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Music of the Spheres: Charged Particles ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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