Tuesday, June 22, 2010 thru Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010
*Lets Make a Comet!*
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon
2:00 & 4:00 p.m. weekdays
1:00 & 3:00 p.m. weekends
Free Admission
Thursday July 29, 2010
Visitor Notice: Program Adjustment for July 29
in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon (LNEH)
1:00 and 2:45 p.m. Once and Future Griffith Observatory film
2:00 p.m. Let's Make a Comet demonstration
All other previously scheduled programs canceled
Thursday, July 29, 2010
"A Village Lost and Found," a public lecture and booksigning by Dr. Brian May and Elena Vidal
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon
Lecture at 6:30 p.m. (box office opens at 5:00 p.m.)
Lecture at 8:30 p.m. (box office opens at 7:00 p.m.)
Tickets Required (limit 4 tickets per transaction)
Free public parking and shuttles from the Greek Theatre
Friday, August 6, 2010
*All Space Considered*
Monthly Astronomy Update
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater
7:30-9:15 p.m.
Free Admission
Saturday, August 14, 2010
*Public Star Party*
Observatory Sidewalks and Terraces
2:00-9:45 p.m.
Free Admission
For other activities, please click here to view the Calendar.
OBSERVATORY NEWS
KABC Preview of Light of the Valkyries
On May 17, KABC ran a preview of the Observatory's new Light of the Valkyries planetarium show. To watch the video story, please click here.
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 a link to the lecture given by Observatory Director Dr. E. C. Krupp in early November. Click here for a fuller discussion of the issues.
Is That A Meteorite?
Wondering if that unusual rock you found is not of this Earth? Check out this helpful website to see if you've got a real meteorite on your hands.
SPECIAL NOTICES
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.).
Be Aware of Greek Theatre Traffic
The 2010 Greek Theatre season is underway, meaning that traffic on concert nights may affect how quickly you are able to reach the Observatory. A northbound lane on Vermont Avenue is always open for Observatory traffic to bypass those trying to park at the Greek. For the schedule of Greek Theatre shows please click here.
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. There is NO parking available in or around the Metro station. For more information, click here.
On August 1, 2010, fares will increase to curtail a budget shortfall; the new fare will be 35 cents, and the fare for seniors and persons with disabilities will be 15 cents.
