A star was born in 1935, when Griffith Observatory became the first public ... to salute the sunset “as the sun salutes Griffith Observatory’s birthday," Krupp said. "It’s a cosmic party." ...

Actor Tim Russ, who played “Tuvok” on Star Trek, speaks at the 90th anniversary of the Griffith Observatory on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The Observatory opened its doors to the public in 1935.

The Griffith Observatory is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a special event on Wednesday. Festivities include exhibits, sky viewing, and a rare lunar event called the major standstill ...

It’s an observatory, planetarium, and exhibition space that has been free to the public since it opened in 1935, built with a bequest from industrialist and philanthropist Griffith J. Griffith.

Actor Tim Russ, who played “Tuvok” on Star Trek, speaks at the 90th anniversary of the Griffith Observatory on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The Observatory opened its doors to the public in 1935.

A star was born in 1935, when Griffith Observatory became the first public ... to salute the sunset “as the sun salutes Griffith Observatory’s birthday," Krupp said. "It’s a cosmic party." ...

It’s an observatory, planetarium, and exhibition space that has been free to the public since it opened in 1935, built with a bequest from industrialist and philanthropist Griffith J. Griffith.

Actor Tim Russ, who played “Tuvok” on Star Trek, speaks at the 90th anniversary of the Griffith Observatory on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The Observatory opened its doors to the public in 1935.

Actor Tim Russ, who played “Tuvok” on Star Trek, speaks at the 90th anniversary of the Griffith Observatory on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The Observatory opened its doors to the public in 1935.