Tuesday, November 17 (early morning)
Griffith Observatory (and Griffith Park) will NOT be open for tonight's Leonid Meteor shower. The best place to watch the shower is far away from city lights (such as in the desert or mountains). The peak of the shower on the west coast is expected between 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m. Tuesday. About one Leonid meteor every two or three minutes is expected.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Public Star Party
Observatory Sidewalks and Terraces
2:00-9:45 p.m.
Free Admission
For other activities, please click here for the Calendar.
Friday, December 4, 2009
All Space Considered Monthly Astronomy Update
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater
7:30-9:15 p.m.
Free Admission
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Public Star Party
Observatory Sidewalks and Terraces
2:00-9:45 p.m.
Free Admission
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Observatory will close early at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Observatory will open early at 10:00 a.m. and close early at 6:00 p.m.
OBSERVATORY NEWS
View Observatory News and Special Notice Archive Here.
ASTRONOMY NEWS
THE TRUTH ABOUT 2012
Despite the apocalyptic claims, official-looking websites, and breathless movie ads, 2012 will NOT bring the end of the world. The "science" regarding the Maya calendar and astronomical phenomena is being distorted and wildly exaggerated. Newly posted is the cover story written by Observatory Director Dr. E. C. Krupp in the November issue of Sky & Telescope magazine. Click here for a fuller discussion of the issues.
SPECIAL NOTICES
2009-10 SCHOOL PROGRAM NEARLY FULL
We are taking phone reservations for the 2009-10 school program. However, the program is nearly full. The only way to make a reservation is to call the school reservation hotline. Please click here for more information.
INFORMATION ON PUBLIC TELESCOPES
Free public telescopes are available each evening the Observatory is open and skies are clear. Knowledgeable telescope demonstrators are available to guide visitors in observing. Please be aware that the demonstrators must cut off the line for each telescope to enable all viewing to be completed by 9:45 p.m. Hours for telescope operation are not the same as for the building (which closes at 10:00 p.m.).
ADVICE ON VISITING
Open Tuesday-Friday 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m.
Open Saturday-Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Closed on Mondays
Griffith Observatory is located at:
2800 East Observatory Road
Los Angeles, CA 90027
The address above can be entered into GPS or mapping programs to get directions to the Observatory.
Admission and Parking Are Free
Those wishing to visit Griffith Observatory may drive up to the Observatory and park in the parking lot or on the adjacent roads. No shuttles are required. Admission to the Observatory building and grounds is FREE! Advance reservations are not needed to visit. For more information on how to visit, click here
Mobile Phone Reception Spotty at Observatory
Please be aware that most mobile phones seem to have difficulty getting a clear signal while in and around the Observatory. This appears to be more of an issue for voice calls than for data reception.
Weekend Public Bus Service
The LADOT Observatory Shuttle operates every Saturday and Sunday, except holidays, between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. from the Vermont/Sunset Metro Red Line station to the Observatory. For more information, click here.
