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Griffith Park Observatory: Science and Technology Icon
warmhug
  • By warmhug on October 7, 2007
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    • Griffith Park Observatory - Los Angeles
    by warmhug
    Griffith Observatory is a national leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place, and one of southern California's most popular attractions. The Observatory is located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, just above the Los Feliz neighborhood.

  • Phone: (323) 664-1181
  • Directions: Note: The observatory is closed for remodeling unitl late 2005
  • Website: http://www.griffithobs.org
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    Griffith Park Observatory: Hiking / Walking in Griffith Park
    tbaurley
  • By tbaurley on December 1, 2003
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    • Remodellng the Observatory - Los Angeles
    Remodellng the Observatory
    by tbaurley
    Griffith Park is a piece of desert, yet botanical nature escape within the heart of L.A. Similiar preserve and setup like NYC has Central Park, and Vancouver has Stanley Park, this is L.A.'s central park. Beautiful river walk (though dry from the drought while I was walking it), nice hill climbs with outlook of the city up by a observatory they are reconstructing. Good view of the Hollywood sign as well.

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  • Phone: (323) 664-1181
  • Directions: Note: The observatory is closed for remodeling unitl late 2005
  • Website: http://www.griffithobs.org
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    Griffith Park Observatory: Rare place to enjoy the (celestial) stars in LA...
    USCgirlie
  • By USCgirlie on March 29, 2006
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    • Griffith Park Observatory - Los Angeles
    by USCgirlie
    In LA, the combination of dense smog and bright city lights make seeing the stars (the celestial kinds) very difficult. However, the Griffith Observatory is one such exception in LA. In fact, I was brought to this very site for an Astronomy class "field trip." It is amazingly, almost eerily, quiet here - and you feel like you're in the wilderness, as it's very dark and secluded. However, the views of the stars in the sky are wonderful, unparalleled, and very worth it! In the daytime, this site is very popular for picnics. At night, bring flashlights, blankets, warm clothes, hot chocolate, and some food!

  • Phone: (323) 664-1181
  • Directions: Note: The observatory is closed for remodeling until the second half of 2006.
  • Website: http://www.griffithobs.org
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    Griffith Park Observatory: The Front Door to the Universe...
    PartyRambo
  • By PartyRambo on October 23, 2003
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    • Sorta like a Mickey Mouse cap... - Los Angeles
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    by PartyRambo
    Quite a nice-looking building architecturally, here's the view as you walk/drive up from the gate, after a long, winding roadway through miles of park.

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  • Phone: (323) 664-1181
  • Directions: Note: The observatory is closed for remodeling until late-2005.
  • Website: http://www.griffithobs.org
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    Griffith Park Observatory: Griffith Observatory
    draguza
  • By draguza on August 26, 2005
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    • Los Angeles panorama - Los Angeles
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    by draguza
    The construction of this art deco observatory was completed in the early 1930s and has provided a great view of the area during both day and night ever since. Anyone even vaguely interested in astronomy will find the exhibits and planetarium shows fascinating. Griffith Observatory is of an interest to cult film fans because it was a site in the James Dean movie "Rebel Without A Cause."

  • Phone: (323) 664-1181
  • Directions: Note: The observatory is closed for remodeling unitl late 2005
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    Griffith Park Observatory: The Observatory
    sunnywong
  • By sunnywong on August 25, 2002
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    • Griffith Park Observatory - Los Angeles
    by sunnywong
    The landmark Observatory (Tues–Fri 2–10pm, Sat & Sun 12.30–10pm; free) here has been seen in innumerable Hollywood films. It is also a great place to view the skyline of down town Los Angeles.

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    Griffith Park Observatory: Great view over LA
    Russ60
  • By Russ60 on December 13, 2003
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    • Griffith Park Observatory - Los Angeles
    by Russ60
    We headed out from Manns Chinese Theatre and up towards the hills adjacent to the Hollywood sign. Although the Observatory is closed you can still park at the top and get a fantastic panoramic view over LA.

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  • Phone: (323) 664-1181
  • Directions: Note: The observatory is closed for remodeling unitl late 2005.
  • Website: http://www.griffithobs.org
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