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@cosmos4u@scicomm.xyz
2025-12-27 23:40:25

And a video clip from #LickObservatory with the removal by crane of the torn-down shutter: youtube.com/watch?v=kYooaiylVEg

@cosmos4u@scicomm.xyz
2025-12-27 23:39:22

A local TV report from #LickObservatory showing the exterior damage to the refractor's dome caused by the storm: youtube.com/watch?v=rPoIrMzOubU

@cosmos4u@scicomm.xyz
2025-12-26 22:38:49

Historic #LickObservatory closes to public following significant wind damage: news.ucsc.edu/2025/12/historic - early on Thursday, Dec. 25, severe winds gusting up to 183 km/h tore loose half of the shutter on the 140-year old 36-inch Great Refractor dome; no one was injured.