When Griffith J. Griffith looked through a telescope more than a century ago, he was blown away by the view he saw of the night sky. Thanks to his vision, we can not only enjoy the panorama but learn ...

Is it worth going inside, or are the views from outside the real highlight? There are some great exhibits inside and even if ...

Editor's note: The previous version of the story noted the official name of the observatory erroneously. The Griffith Observatory is scheduled to livestream next week's total lunar eclipse online.

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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.

Visitors walk outside Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. Opened in 1935, the observatory is a popular tourist destination and filming location for movies such as "Rebel Without A Cause" (1955), "The ...

The Griffith Observatory has been inspiring awe and curiosity about the universe since it opened in 1935. Now, each year, 27,000 fifth graders make the pilgrimage up Mt. Hollywood for a one of a kind ...

Avoid traffic congestion and parking fees. Ride DASH Observatory/Los Feliz! Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, a national leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place, and ...

LOS ANGELES — Organized theft rings from Northern California are targeting the vehicles of tourists and other visitors at Los Angeles’ Griffith Park, the sprawling urban wilderness that is home to ...