Observatory Destroyed in California Wildfires

fx4m writes: Historic Lick Observatory in California survived the current massive wildfires, but the nearby, much smaller Hidden Hill Observatory, run my the Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club, was not so lucky. The building, large amateur built telescope, accessories and electronics were all completely destroyed. Much of the assets of the science public outreach and education based non-profit organization went up in smoke. A description of the observatory, its history and sad pictures of the destruction can be found at the link, with more information at their gofundme page (accessible through the first link).