Los Angeles - Griffith Observatory 
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The Griffith Observatory was designed with the public in mind. It was the creation of J. Griffith who wanted to create a center with telescopes that would be free to everyone in the hope that it would expand people's perspectives. He donated money to the city to build the center but delays meant that the project was not completed before his death. Upon his death in 1919, Griffith bequeathed more money for the creation of the observatory and theater and in 1935 the Griffith Observatory was opened.
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The observatory is located on a hilltop outside the Los Angeles city center and offers viewing opportunities both during the day and night. The Griffith Observatory is part of Griffith Park on Mount Hollywood.
The Zeiss telescope is the highlight, allowing for viewing of the moon and planets. There are also three solar telescopes allowing for viewing of the sun. In addition to the telescopes there is the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater, and the Robert J and Suzanne Gottlieb Transit Corridor, a unique outdoor sky viewing area.
Address:
Griffith Observatory, 2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027-1255, United States
Phone: 1 (323) 664-1181, Fax: 1 (323) 663-4323
Phone: 1 (323) 664-1181, Fax: 1 (323) 663-4323
Hours:
12pm-10pm; Sun: 10am-10pm; Sat: 10am-10pm; Closed: Mon
Always opened on: New Year's Day (January 1), American Independance Day (July 4), Veteran's Day - USA (November 11), New Year's Eve (December 31)
Always closed on: Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January ), President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February ), Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May ), Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September), Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October ), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Lasarium shows are $4 and up. Call for show times and all admission prices.
Facilities: Gift shop
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Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles.
Astronomer's Monument at the Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles.
Building that houses one of the telescopes in the Griffith Observatory.
Night view of the Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park.
