The connection between the society's centennial and the number of telescopes that will be erected on the Griffith Observatory ...

Founded in 1926, the Los Angeles Astronomical Society marked its centennial with a celebration at Griffith Observatory on ...

The Los Angeles Astronomical Society’s celebration of its 100th anniversary Saturday at the Griffith Observatory will be highlighted by an evening observation from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. where members ...

In 1926, a group of amateur telescope makers established the Los Angeles Astronomical Society; the organization was ...

Finding a huge roll of wrapping paper, some fancy ribbon, and tape? That's pretty easy. Attempting to wrap a star, like a whole star found in deepest space, to give to your favorite astronomy ...

Whether you're a space nerd or you're just looking to have your own Emma Stone/Ryan Gosling "La La Land" moment, there's plenty of reasons to visit beloved Los Angeles landmark Griffith Observatory.

Why is the sky blue? What makes stars twinkle? The man to ask is Ed Krupp, director of the Griffith Observatory since 1976. In a city where night-sky gazers can't even see the stars, Krupp runs the ...

A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon deep red early Tuesday, and Griffith Observatory will broadcast the event online. The livestream is scheduled from 12:37 a.m. to 6:25 a.m. PST, weather ...

The Griffith Observatory is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a special event on Wednesday. Festivities include exhibits, sky viewing, and a rare lunar event called the major standstill southern ...

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