One hundred years ago on September 21, 1922, an expedition from the Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton, California, led by Lick director William Wallace Campbell, conclusively proved Einstein’s general theory of relativity at a total eclipse of the sun in remote Wallal, Australia – confirming a new formulation of space, time, and gravitation that changed the course of science and ushered in our modern technological age. Einstein! underscores the importance of Lick Observatory’s role in verifying general relativity.

To celebrate this event a special, fully staged production of Jack Fry’s play Einstein! will be performed in the historic 36-inch Great Refractor dome on September 9, 10, and 11. This intimate and historic setting will create a unique experience of this acclaimed play. Following each performance, audiences will be given access to the Lick telescope and displays featuring historic artifacts from the famous solar eclipse expedition.