🔭 Griffith Observatory

United States · Americas · 34.12°N, 118.30°W

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Griffith Observatory
Griffith Observatory is an observatory in Los Angeles, California, on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park. It commands a view of the Los Angeles Basin including Downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. The observatory is a popular tourist attraction with a close view of the Hollywood Sign and an extensive array of space and science-related displays. Named after its benefactor, Griffith J. Griffith, admission has been free since the observatory's opening in 1935, in accordance with his will.

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CountryUnited States
Continent / regionAmericas
Coordinates (approx.)34.12°N, 118.30°W · view on map

Griffith Observatory is located in United States, in Americas.

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