Although I have
lived in Southern California my entire life, I have never visited the Griffith
Observatory, even during my four years at UCLA.
It is famous for its architecture and large telescope, which visitors
can peer through after a long wait in line.
During Week 9, we discussed in class Space + Art, which correlates to
the Griffith Observatory.
During my visit, I
walked through the various exhibits, taking in all the fascinating information. In the Ahmanson Hall of the Sky, I was able
to observe the effects of the sun and moon and ponder what it would be like if
Earth did not have a sun. This question
led to a few conclusions: we would not have seasons or annual cycles. Sun is a star and gives us insight into the
nature of stars. The moon, along with
Earth, move in relation to the sun, giving us moon phases and eclipses to
marvel at.
In
my post about week 9: Space + Art, I mentioned that the human race is
fascinated with space because it presents a large unknown. Visiting the Griffith Observatory caused me
to feel as if I was closer to space and the stars; I now know more about space
in a sort of intimate way. The
observatory offers not only great views of the Los Angeles area, but also a
glimpse into space and a view of the stars which stimulates a feeling of
closeness to space, it that were possible.
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