The amazing
Griffith Observatory is a facility in Los Angeles, California sitting on the
south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Los Angeles' Griffith Park. It
commands a view of the Los Angeles Basin, including Downtown Los Angeles,
Hollywood and the Pacific Ocean. The view is breathtaking. It’s a MUST go if
you’re visiting L.A. The observatory is a popular tourist attraction with an
extensive array of space and science-related displays.
The 3,015
acres (12.20 km2) of land surrounding the observatory was donated to the City
of Los Angeles by Colonel Griffith J. Griffith on December 16, 1896. In his
will Griffith donated funds to build an observatory, exhibit hall, and
planetarium on the donated land. Griffith's objective was to make astronomy
accessible by the public, as opposed to the prevailing idea that observatories
should be located on remote mountaintops and restricted to scientists.
The planetarium
and all the science presentations are just incredible. One of my favorite thing
was the live view of the sun. You can actually look at the sun through an
especial telescope. It’s very special. I recommend going there during a clear
day so you can see the view of the city clearly and to be able to take a look
at the sun.
It’s free
to go to the observatory but there are some paid attractions such as the
planetarium and some other shows.
I totally recommend!!!!
I love it!!!
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