LOS ANGELES (AP) — The landmark Griffith Observatory overlooking Los Angeles is temporarily closed in the aftermath of a nearby brush fire that forced the evacuation of more than 2,000 tourists. The ...

(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) ROQUE DE LOS MUCHACHOS ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY ADMINISTRATOR, JUAN CARLOS PEREZ ARENCIBIA, SAYING:“The first measure is to close the telescopes when there is a risk of ash at ...

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The landmark Griffith Observatory, a popular tourist attraction in the hills overlooking Los Angeles, was evacuated on Tuesday due to a brush fire that scorched a nearby swath ...

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People can rent the historic telescopes at LA’s Mt. Wilson Observatory for one night — complete with snacks and a guide — for $1,700. How did this sanctuary of science become a fun night out for ...

Mount Wilson Observatory (MWO)—Southern California’s esteemed home to several of the most groundbreaking astronomical discoveries in history—is pleased to present the fourth “Sunday Afternoon Concerts ...

Los Angeles' Mount Wilson Observatory, the site of major 20th century scientific discoveries, has so far survived a terrifyingly close brush with a wildfire in the hills northeast of the city. But the ...

Los Angeles's skyline might not be as famous as Chicago's or New York's, but thanks to Hollywood, we've got some buildings that are instantly identifiable as LA: Griffith Observatory, Union Station, ...