🔭 Planetariums, observatories and star parties in Los Angeles
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Planetariums
- Mt. SAC Randall Planetariummtsac.edu
Walnut · A college planetarium that opened in 1968 and adds new shows every month for visitors of all ages.
- Santa Monica College Planetariumsmc.edu
Santa Monica · Live-hosted night sky shows and feature programs on campus, with Sunday family matinees open to all ages.
- UCLA Planetariumplanetarium.astro.ucla.eduFree
Los Angeles · Wednesday-night public shows in the Mathematical Sciences Building, suitable for all ages, during the fall, winter and spring quarters.
Observatories with public nights
- Griffith Observatorygriffithobservatory.lacity.govFree
Los Angeles · Hilltop observatory with live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, public telescopes, and a lawn star party with dozens of telescopes.
- Mount Wilson Observatorymtwilson.edu
Pasadena · Historic mountaintop observatory with weekend tours, self-guided visits, public stargazing nights and a STEM program for grades 4 to 12.
Astronomy clubs with star parties
- Los Angeles Astronomical Societylaas.org
Los Angeles · Club that lists public viewing nights at its Garvey Ranch Observatory and a monthly star party at Griffith Observatory.
Dark-sky places within a drive
- Joshua Tree National Parknps.gov
Twentynine Palms · An International Dark Sky Park with stargazing lots, ranger night sky programs, and tips for watching the Milky Way.
- Sky's The Limit Observatory & Nature Centerskysthelimit29.org
Twentynine Palms · Desert observatory and nature center open to visitors, with monthly educational programs, special events and stargazing sessions.