Griffith Observatory

California | Los Angeles | United States

The Griffith Observatory is on a hill overlooking Griffith Park. It holds a wide array of telescopes, a planetarium, and exhibits. Its Zeiss telescope, a 12 inch refracting telescope, is open to use by the public. It’s a famous area to stargaze, but also offers excellent views of the city. You can also see the famous hillside Hollywood sign from here.