Griffith Observatory’s 90th Anniversary!
Celebrate Griffith Observatory’s 90th anniversary on Wednesday, 05/14 with Rex Saint’ Onge, Sr., Chumash Cultural Advisor on the Observatory’s original short film Pacific Standard Universe (2024)!
Mr. Saint’ Onge, Sr. draws from thousands of years of indigenous California astronomy to show how celestial alignments mark significant moments, like birthdays and this very special anniversary. The lecture will be followed by a Sunset Ceremony.
Click here to register for this free event, and subscribe to Griffith Observatory Foundation’s newsletter to find out about other celebrations the Observatory will be hosting throughout the year!
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