Griffith Observatory

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  • People watching the sunset on the Observatory lawn.

    Public Star Party – June 20, 2026

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    Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!

  • Telescope demonstrator Katy Haugland uses a laser to point out celestial wonders to Observatory patrons while standing next to a telescope on the lawn.

    Public Star Party – July 18, 2026

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    Griffith Observatory

    Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!

  • Patrons wait in line to look through a lawn telescope.

    Public Star Party – August 22, 2026

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    Griffith Observatory

    Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!

  • A telescope operator pointing out an object in the night sky while two patrons look up.

    Public Star Party – September 19, 2026

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    Griffith Observatory

    Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!

  • A man looks through a lawn telescope.

    Public Star Party – October 17, 2026

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    Griffith Observatory

    Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!

  • A Telescope Demonstrator greets a line of people waiting to look through the lawn telescope.

    Public Star Party – November 14, 2026

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    Griffith Observatory

    Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!

  • A telescope operator pointing out an object in the night sky while two patrons look up.

    Public Star Party – December 19, 2026

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    Griffith Observatory

    Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there's always something to see!