Question 1: The mountain seen in today’s image got its name from …
A Laurentine Hamilton
B Margaret Hamilton
C Alexander Hamilton
Mount Hamilton was named after Laurentine Hamilton, a Presbyterian minister who came to California during the Gold Rush. In 1861, Hamilton was invited on a hike by botanist William H. Brewer. After reaching the 4,265-foot summit, Hamilton jokingly claimed it as his own. Later, Brewer suggested naming the mountain after Hamilton.
Correct Answer: Laurentine Hamilton
Question 2: What is the metro area in Northern California that includes Mount Hamilton?
A San Francisco Bay Area
B Simi Valley
C Orange County
The San Francisco Bay Area encompasses the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. Mount Hamilton, in the Diablo Range just east of San Jose, overlooks the Santa Clara Valley and is home to the Lick Observatory.
Correct Answer: San Francisco Bay Area
Question 3: Lick Observatory atop Mount Hamilton houses what was once the largest _____ in the world.
A Refracting telescope
B Armillary sphere
C Astronomical clock
The 36-inch refracting telescope at the Lick Observatory was the largest that had ever been built when it saw first light on January 3, 1888. The 40-inch refractor at Wisconsin’s Yerkes Observatory took top prize for the largest telescope in 1897.
Correct Answer: Refracting telescope