Griffith Observatory of the Griffith Park is sitting on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood. The land for the observatory was donated to the city of Los Angeles by Col. Griffith J. Griffith in 1896. Griffith also donated funds to build an observatory, exhibit hall, and planetarium on the donated land. The observatory was opened to the public on May 14, 1935.
You can view Los Angeles Basin, including downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest from this observatory. The Griffith observatory is a popular tourist attraction with an extensive array of space- and science-related displays.
The Observatory has featured in a number of Hollywood movies. The Observatory has a stellar emporium where you will find different types of books related to astronomy and space themed books, you will also find clothing, toys, and other items. The Observatory has a cafe where you can have a cool drink, a full meal, or a delicious dessert.
Griffith Observatory is a national leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place, and one of the most popular attractions of Griffith’s Park .
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