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📍Griffith Observatory
When I visit Los Angeles, I'm sure to search the internet for where I can find Los Angeles's famous Hollywood logo. No matter which website you visit, you'll find Griffith Observatory, which has a panoramic view of the entire city. Built in 1935, philanthropist Griffith used donated money to set up an observatory here, hoping that the general public could get in touch and learn more about the observatory.
💡 Location: 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (map requestClick here)
💡 Official website:http://www.griffithobservatory.org
💡 Opening hours: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Tue - Fri), 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Sat - Sun), closed on Mondays
📍Hugo Ballin Murals
Entering the central round hall, you'll see that the vaulted ceiling and upper wall are Griffith Observatory's greatest art treasures - Hugo Ballin Murals. The classical celestial mythology in the mural describes the relationship between ancient mythology and astronomy, including Atlas (God of God), Anemoi (the common name of the four wind gods), the planetary gods, and the twelve constellations. The eight rectangular murals depict scientific advances from ancient times to the present, including astronomy, aeronautics, navigation, civil engineering, metallurgy and electricity, time, geology and biology, and mathematics and physics.
📍 Foucault Pendulum
Right below the mural is French physicist Léon Foucault's experience of proving that the Earth rotates - Foucault Pendulum. This 240-pound bronze ball is suspended by a 40-foot long cable and moves in a constant direction as the Earth rotates. The pendulum is mounted on the ceiling of a round hall, like a gyroscope, and maintains a fixed direction in space as the Earth rotates. Although some people question its reliability, it is also one of the most popular exhibits in many exhibition halls.
📍 Tesla coil
When you officially enter the exhibition hall, you will see a model that will perform on a scheduled basis.Tesla coil It was the American inventor Nikola Tesla who presented his first model in 1891. The main purpose was to transfer electricity through the air. The principle is to convert low voltage AC to a very high voltage and increase the frequency rate, so that visitors can see the transmission of lightning with the naked eye. This is also a dream about the future where there will be no need to use electric cables to spread electricity.
📍 Star map
There is a lot of knowledge about astronomy in the exhibition hall, including information on various planets and the formation of the universe. The model exhibits and interactive methods all make the learning process more fun for travelers. In addition to the main exhibition hall, there are also other planetariums that require an admission fee. For details, please visitOfficial websiteInquire.
📍 Hollywood Sign
Outside the Griffith Observatory's observation deck, you can see Los Angeles's iconic Hollywood logo. Watching the sun set, it took less than a minute to gradually hide behind the mountain. As night falls, the night view from standing at the observatory is a different kind of beauty. The high-rise buildings are brightly lit, creating a dazzling cityscape.
📍 Star Cluster
In the evening, in addition to enjoying the night view of Los Angeles, the philanthropist Griffith preserved his desire to establish a public observatory. He believes that if all humans could observe through a telescope, it would change the world. Therefore, every night, Griffith Observatory provides visitors with a public telescope to enjoy the night sky, and professional instructors are on hand to explain.
All in all, if you go to the famous observatory in Los Angeles in the afternoon, you can not only learn about astronomy, but also enjoy the sunset in the same frame as the Hollywood logo, and the night view full of stars.
