Mars Close Approach Public Viewing Event, July 2018

Griffith Observatory

Griffith Observatory hosted several thousand people to view the closest approach by Mars in 15 years. The Observatory also hosted a live online broadcast which was carried by NASA.

Tracking Comet Atlas, April 2020

Griffith Observatory

In July 2020, Griffith Observatory provided observing guidance for the arrival of Comet Neowise, which definitely lived up to its billing.

Tracking Comet NEOWISE, July-August 2020

Griffith Observatory

In July 2020, the Observatory provided observing guidance for the arrival of Comet Neowise, which definitely lived up to its billing.

Mars Perseverance Rover Landing

Online

After a seven-month, 300-million-mile journey, the Mars Perseverance Rover is scheduled to land on the Red Planet.