When Griffith J. Griffith looked through a telescope more than a century ago, he was blown away by the view he saw of the night sky. Thanks to his vision, we can not only enjoy the panorama but learn ...

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One of the must-see destinations for any visitor to Los Angeles, the Griffith Observatory offers views of both the Hollywood ...

Griffith Observatory held a party on Wednesday, May 14, celebrating its 90th anniversary, and the leaders who make sure the observatory will live on praised its importance to Los Angeles and to the ...

The Griffith Observatory celebrates 90 years on Wednesday, and as one of L.A.'s most recognizable landmarks, the Art Deco structure deserves its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With over 170 ...

Why it matters: “Griffith Observatory is the most visited public observatory on the planet,” says Dr. Ed Krupp, director of the observatory. What's planned? The observatory will host a full day of ...

As a French filmmaker who had been pursuing her dreams in the heart of Hollywood for seven years, Floriane Turcat couldn’t have written a more fitting welcome for herself. On Monday, Oct. 21, with the ...