Lichtenberg
a suburb of Berlin, Germany, situated to the E. of the capi- mounted early in 1887. James Lick redences. Many of the important chari- suitable site for the observatory destined table institutions of Berlin have their to bear his name. suitable site for the observatory destined served for himself the selection of a with good authorities Mr. Lick selected pharmaceutical goods, carpets and pianos. Pop. about Hamilton. The telescope was put into After considerable implements, as a site for the observatory, Mount Hamilton. The telescope was put into as a site for the observatory, Mount On this rectangular column rests the use early in 1888. The column is of head, weighing four tons, in which is cast iron, 10x17 feet at the base, and On this rectangular column rests the astronomer is stationed. By a system journaled the polar axis. Around this ment on any star desired, and read its position by microscopes, illuminated by of wheels he is able to adjust the instru-