Day 4953: The Griffith Observatory & Apocalyptic Monument

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The Griffith Observatory

In high school, I lived with my Dad just six miles from this observatory in Griffith Park. I can even remember it as a child, and being fascinated by Foucault Pendulum. The hanging pendulum knocked a wooden pen off each trip of the arc. Hypnotizing! One of those little kids hanging on the edge could have been me. I seem to remember them dragging me off. 

I found this article and all the memories downloaded into my 84 year old brain. Surely on of Los Angeles' best attractions, with a spectacular view of the city and gorgeous surrounding park.

A terrific date night when I was in high school was to go to the "SAMUEL OSCHIN PLANETARIUM  with its spectacular Zeiss 

star projector, digital projection system, state-of-the-art aluminum dome, comfy reclining seats, enabling a great  view of the show on the big ceiling, sound system, and theatrical lighting, the 290 reclining seat Oschin Planetarium theater known as the finest planetarium in the world at the time. Every show was presented by a live, engaging storyteller."  I also remember the "engaged" speaker with a powerful 

yet soothing voice that fit the show perfectly. A great evening.

Zeiss telescope

Colonel Griffith J. Griffith left funds in his will to build a public observatory in Los Angeles because he believed in the transformative power of observation. After looking through the research telescope at Mt. Wilson.  Griffith said: “If all mankind could look through that telescope, it would change the world!”

Since opening in 1935, Griffith Observatory has fulfilled his vision by offering public telescope viewing through the historic Zeiss telescope, coelostat (solar telescope), and portable telescopes on the lawn. 

A magical place I'd like to revisit. I believe reservations are required.

    

 

  

 

A 6 minute video, Ugly Moche, here

 

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