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Griffith Observatory is Danish’s connection to space, one that started with childhood trips to Johnson Space Center. The wonders of the universe have inspired Danish all his life, and he hopes his work with Griffith Observatory will help provide the same inspiration to future generations.

Our view of the sky is shaped by what our eyes can detect. Yet there are many wavelengths of light beyond the colors we see. They let us observe star birth and death, peer into the dusty hearts of galaxies, and detect the otherwise invisible effects of black holes.

With its giant arcing sparks and unnerving noise, Griffith Observatory's Tesla coil is one of its most memorable and iconic exhibits. Millions have seen it in operation, throwing its lightning-like discharges to the walls of its alcove.

Established in 1937, the Griffith Observer is the Observatory's own monthly magazine. The Griffith Observer contains popular articles on astronomy and information about activities and events at the Observatory.

Do you know where you are in the universe? Imagine your place in space and the directions you would give to help someone find you in the cosmos.

Griffith Observatory is the product of one man's singular vision for public astronomy: Griffith J. Griffith. Our Griffith exhibit in the W.M. Keck Foundation Central Rotunda celebrates his contributions to Los Angeles.

The Observatory pioneered programs on space travel and innovations in special effects. It remains one of the only theaters in the world to present all programs live.

Griffith Observatory hosted a panel discussion and book signing based on the book and National Geographic documentary MARS: Our Future on the Red Planet.

Griffith Observatory hosted a talk by Dr. Alan Stern, leader of NASA’s historic New Horizons mission to Pluto.

Griffith Observatory has a long heritage of commercial filming and photography. This page is designed to provide information regarding production shoots at our unique and historic facility.