Music of the Spheres: Charged Particles

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 & 40-inch Nickel telescopes for an unforgettable night!

Learn more about Music of the Spheres here!

Full program can be found here!

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Friends of Lick Observatory gain early access to tickets on April 9th.

General sales start on April 16th.

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5:30 pm Parking Gates Open

7:00 PM Doors Open

8:00 PM Concert

9:00 PM Science Talk

9:00 PM Telescope Viewing Begins

Charged 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!

Speaker: Dr. Artem Aguichine (UC Santa Cruz)

Title: Theory of planet formation, structure, and evolution

Learn more about our speaker here!

General 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.

The event will be held rain or shine. Weather may restrict telescope viewing, but all other activities will still take place.

Plan 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.

Parking 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.

Children 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 dGlja2V0cyB8IHVjb2xpY2sgISBvcmc= to discuss options.

Wear casual, comfortable warm layers and walking shoes. After dark it can be windy and cold.

Snacks and beverages are available for purchase at the refreshment table and gift shop. Vending machines and water fountains are also accessible.

We recommend you bring a small flashlight - lighting is limited outside the buildings.

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