years. the observatory depends on funding from the university of california and donors. google's million dollar gift came just in time. (fehre) it's very important that it remain open because it's so accessible to folks in the bay area, relatively accessible. the drive up here is a bit lengthy but certainly nice to have that within a day's drive. educational experience of lick is not reserved just for kids. (ybarra) got to take a tour of the observatory which also took (ybarra) got to take a tour of the observatory which also took an hour but was very educational when we come back we'll be joined by a panel of renowned scientists discussing the relevance of astronomy today