Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater

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    Celebrating John Dobson

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    On March 8, 2014, Griffith Observatory celebrated the life of John Dobson, telescope builder and inspirational master of sidewalk astronomy who passed away on January 15, 2014, at age 98.

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    Celebrating Dr. Sally Ride: First American Woman in Space

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    On June 18, 2013 the Observatory hosted a panel discussion commemorating the 30th anniversary of Sally Ride's flight into space aboard Space Shuttle Challenger, making her the first American woman in space.

  • Apollo 17: The End of an Era

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    Griffith Observatory Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 17 Mission

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    NASA’s Rover CURIOSITY Lands on Mars!

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    On Sunday, August 5, 2012, Griffith Observatory hosted thousands of visitors to watch the landing of NASA's Curiosity rover on the surface of Mars.

  • Film Screening: Triumph of the Dream

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    On August 2, 2012, Griffith Observatory hosted a special screening of the film Triumph of the Dream followed by a discussion with director Norman Seeff. The event was also streamed live online.

  • Apollo 16: Scouting the Lunar Highlands

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    Griffith Observatory Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 16 Mission

  • First American in Orbit: John Glenn and the Flight of Friendship 7

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    On Sunday, February 19, 2012, Griffith Observatory hosted two free public lectures marking the 50th anniversary of the historic flight of Friendship 7, on which John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth.