Griffith Observatory is one of the oldest public observatories in the world, so the Zeiss has had more time to rack up views. And it’s free. Its fame has beget more fame.

Griffith’s path to the observatory began in 1896, when he donated 3,015 acres of the old Rancho Los Feliz to the city of Los Angeles to be used as a public park.

Bonnie Winings, observatory spokeswoman, said the crowd was about the size of the horde that gathered to watch space shuttle Endeavour fly over Griffith Park in 2012. Emotions ran high and crowds ...

Opened in 1935, Griffith Observatory is one of the most visited public observatories in the world. Located on Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, it offers free public telescopes, interactive space ...

The Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. The observatory makes for a good day trip from Laguna Woods. (Photo by Penny E. Schwartz) By Contributing Writer. UPDATED: March 25, 2023 at 10:00 AM PDT.

“If every person could look through that telescope,” declared Griffith J Griffith, ... 2800 E Observatory Rd Los Angeles 90027. Price: Free admission. Planetarium $10. Opening hours: ...

Firefighters arrive at the Griffith Observatory during a brush fire in the hills of Los Feliz in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu) ...

Places like LA's Griffith Observatory imbue a movie with a sense of place that adds depth to the storytelling -- and this is worth millions. by Tomika Darden Published on July 18, 2022 ...

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A Los Angeles icon of public astronomy will celebrate its 80th anniversary Monday evening. City officials and the public were expected to pay tribute to the Griffith ...

Happy 90th, Griffith Observatory: Join a ‘Celestial Celebration' at the landmark We're full of twinkle over the cosmic milestone; arrive by noon to score a free button (fingers crossed).

Los Angeles landmark the Griffith Observatory has been recreated in Minecraft for visitors to explore at home in a "whole new light." Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The ...