Griffith Observatory
A celestial vantage point where the Fishers confront their mortality against the sprawling lights of LA.
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.
Quick Facts
- Former names
- Griffith
- Client
- Griffith Trust
- Location
- Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California, United States
- Construction began
- 20 June 1933
- Inauguration date
- 14 May 1935
- Architect
- John C. Austin; Frederic M. Ashley
Lore & Background
Therefore, no lore about the observatory's role in Six Feet Under can be provided.
Did You Know?
- Since its opening in 1935, over 9 million people have looked through the 12-inch (30.5 cm) Zeiss refracting scope, making it the most viewed telescope in the world.
- During World War II, the planetarium was used to train pilots in celestial navigation, and in the 1960s it trained Apollo program astronauts for the first lunar missions.
- The observatory closed on January 6, 2002, for a $93 million renovation and major expansion, reopening to the public on November 2, 2006.
- The building was expanded underground, adding the new Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater, a café, and a gift shop.
- During the 2028 Summer Olympics, the Griffith Observatory will be the finishing point for the cycling road race and the road cycling time trials.
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