- Griffith Observatory - Southern California’s gateway to the cosmos!
Griffith Observatory is southern California’s gateway to the cosmos! Visitors may look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign
- The 10 Best Observatories in the U. S. to Visit This Year
Observatories offer awe-inspiring views of objects in our solar system and deep space Often what we can see at these astronomy centers is better than you’ll ever see on your own, even if you own a telescope
- Observatory - Wikipedia
An observatory is a location used for observing terrestrial, marine, or celestial events Astronomy, climatology meteorology, geophysics, oceanography and volcanology are examples of disciplines for which observatories have been constructed
- Welcome to Palomar Observatory - Caltech Astro Outreach
Research at Palomar Observatory is pursued by a broad community of astronomers from Caltech and other domestic and international partner institutions The Observatory is also a popular destination in Southern California and receives tens of thousands of visitors a year from all over the world
- Astronomical Observatories in California | 2025 List | GO ASTRONOMY
Find permanent planetariums near you in California that feature telescopes used for astronomy education and research
- Observatories - NASA Science
NASA’s Swift observatory is a space satellite that studies gamma-ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the universe, and other cosmic objects and events Swift houses three multiwavelength telescopes, collecting data in visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma-ray light
- Chabot Space Science Center - Oaklands Home For Science
Home of NASA Ames Visitor Center, Chabot Space Science Center is a non-profit science center that serves Oakland and the greater Bay Area with an Observatory, Planetarium, exhibition galleries and more
- 9 Must-See Observatories in the U. S. | AstroBackyard
We have put together a list of nine U S observatories with the most cutting-edge technology, significant public outreach, and noteworthy astronomical discoveries While there is a summary included below for your information, be sure to check the observatory’s website for updated schedules and visitor information before planning a visit
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