UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA OBSERVATORIES / LICK OBSERVATORY
THINGS TO BRING ON THE TOUR
Clothing
Cool weather clothing (long pants and a sweater, sweatshirt, or light jacket) is recommended even in summertime when the evenings can be unexpectedly cool and the temperatures inside the telescope domes are often cooler than the outside air.

In early Spring and late Fall warm clothing is a must. In addition to a sweater and coat, a hat and gloves are recommended.

Food
Apart from the warm drinks we provide about half way through the tour, and two vending machines (snacks and cold drinks) in the Visitors' Center, there is no food available on the mountain. You're welcome to bring snacks or dinner.

If you bring food and plan to eat beforehand, please allow time to finish your meal before the scheduled start time. Alternatively, you can eat during the mid-tour break and/or during the history talk before viewing begins, but time is limited and food cannot be brought into the telescopes. If members of your group plan to stop and pick up meals on the way to the observatory, ask them to please budget extra travel time.

Miscellany

    		•  Flashlights are highly recommended.

    		•  You're welcome to take pictures: do bring a camera if you wish.

    		•  The road to the mountain is said to have 365 curves!. Dramamine or some other motion sickness remedy is recommended for those susceptible to car sickness (Candied ginger, apart from being tasty, is said to be a good antidote).

    		•  For those who wish to enjoy the stars from outside the Main Building, a starchart and a pair of binoculars will add to the fun.

    		•  Our giftshop will be open. Cash, credit cards, and personal in state checks are accepted.

    		•  Make sure you have plenty of gas for the roundtrip. Gas is not available on the mountain.