The observatory was founded in 1935 and overlooks the Los Angeles basin. It sits on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood, with a fabulous view of the famed Hollywood sign.
Owned, operated, and financed by the City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks, the observatory was a gift to the city by Col. Griffith (1850 - 1919), who also donated Griffith Park and the Greek Theatre. The observatory is a non-profit educational institution whose purpose is to provide information on astronomy and related sciences to the public.
The observatory is divided into three main areas: the Hall of Science astronomy museum, the telescopes, and the planetarium theater. All are open to the public and, except planetarium shows, are free of charge. The roof-top telescopes operate only when the sky is clear.
The Hall of Science features a pendulum that demonstrates the earth¹s rotation, scales that compare your weight on earth versus your weight on other planets and a replica of the Hubble Space Telescope.
The Planetarium show takes place in the observatory¹s 75 foot wide, 50 foot tall dome-shaped auditorium. A live narrator from the observatory¹s expert lecture staff leads the audience through the cosmos during the hour-long show.
Admission for the planetarium show is as follows: Adult $4; Child $2; Senior $3.
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