Comments on: Some Observations at Griffith Observatory http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:11:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Amine http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-96489 Amine Sat, 08 Dec 2007 17:25:24 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-96489 I am an architect student and for my final project i have proposed an astronomical research center (astronomy center) .i hope find a help with one exemple or more for my analyse ( floor plan maquette ....) so please contact me....Minou3535@yahoo.fr I am an architect student and for my final project i have proposed an astronomical research center (astronomy center) .i hope find a help with one exemple or more for my analyse ( floor plan maquette ….) so please contact me….Minou3535@yahoo.fr

]]> By: Location, Location, Location - Asymptotia http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-63646 Location, Location, Location - Asymptotia Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:25:35 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-63646 [...] Some interesting news in the outreach mission. From time to time, Asymptotia posts get picked up by some of the local blogs of note, such as LA Observed, and that’s just great, since many things I talk about here are right at the intersection of local interest and the arts and sciences, especially education (such as talking in a local school), events such as the Categorically Not! ones at Santa Monica Airport, and issues such as the environment, in addition to the pure fun stuff, and the tasty stuff. For example, Kevin Roderick at LA Observed was kind enough to mention the posts about the Griffith Observatory (the new relaunch, and the controversy about the use of actors in the planetarium show), judging at the Science Fair at the California Science Center, as well as the post on the open day at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory , and the post about cycling in the city in combination with public transportation, as an alternative to blindly using your car/SUV for most journeys. [...] [...] Some interesting news in the outreach mission. From time to time, Asymptotia posts get picked up by some of the local blogs of note, such as LA Observed, and that’s just great, since many things I talk about here are right at the intersection of local interest and the arts and sciences, especially education (such as talking in a local school), events such as the Categorically Not! ones at Santa Monica Airport, and issues such as the environment, in addition to the pure fun stuff, and the tasty stuff. For example, Kevin Roderick at LA Observed was kind enough to mention the posts about the Griffith Observatory (the new relaunch, and the controversy about the use of actors in the planetarium show), judging at the Science Fair at the California Science Center, as well as the post on the open day at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory , and the post about cycling in the city in combination with public transportation, as an alternative to blindly using your car/SUV for most journeys. [...]

]]> By: Griffith Observatory: Entertainment, Education, or Both? - Asymptotia http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-49602 Griffith Observatory: Entertainment, Education, or Both? - Asymptotia Tue, 29 May 2007 20:17:30 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-49602 [...] You may recall a post I did some time ago about a worrying development at Griffith Observatory, just before it reopened after the splendid three year refurbishment. (See here for my long post -with pictures- of my visit to the facility around the time of its reopening.) Various reports said that they’d decided to hire actors (not trained in the subject of astronomy) to largely replace the lecturers (trained in the subject of astronomy) for the new planetarium show. This seemed a very disturbing turn of events, and so I did the blog post about it. [...] [...] You may recall a post I did some time ago about a worrying development at Griffith Observatory, just before it reopened after the splendid three year refurbishment. (See here for my long post -with pictures- of my visit to the facility around the time of its reopening.) Various reports said that they’d decided to hire actors (not trained in the subject of astronomy) to largely replace the lecturers (trained in the subject of astronomy) for the new planetarium show. This seemed a very disturbing turn of events, and so I did the blog post about it. [...]

]]> By: Clifford http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-4430 Clifford Mon, 13 Nov 2006 21:29:58 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-4430 Gosh... did not go through and check stuff like that in detail.... might they have mentioned the rings in the written information on the displays? Or did they just not mention them at all? That would be a bit of a shame, if so. Pegs? Not sure what you mean. Thanks! -cvj Gosh… did not go through and check stuff like that in detail…. might they have mentioned the rings in the written information on the displays? Or did they just not mention them at all? That would be a bit of a shame, if so.

Pegs? Not sure what you mean.

Thanks!

-cvj

]]> By: Vicki http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-4426 Vicki Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:37:23 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-4426 ...and The Foucault pendulum had no pegs. Great pictures, by the way. …and The Foucault pendulum had no pegs.

Great pictures, by the way.

]]> By: Vicki http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-4423 Vicki Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:03:45 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-4423 The Gunther Depths of Space may have accurately scaled models of the planets, but the only model displaying rings is Saturn. "Everyone" knows that Jupiter, Neptune and Uranus also have rings. I was very disappointed to "discover" that the new Observatory exhibits were not current with the latest planetary information. The Gunther Depths of Space may have accurately scaled models of the planets, but the only model displaying rings is Saturn. “Everyone” knows that Jupiter, Neptune and Uranus also have rings.

I was very disappointed to “discover” that the new Observatory exhibits were not current with the latest planetary information.

]]> By: Acting Up At Griffith Observatory - Asymptotia http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-4045 Acting Up At Griffith Observatory - Asymptotia Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:49:36 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-4045 [...] As mentioned before, I am really excited about the re-opening of the Griffith Park Observatory. See this earlier post. [Update: See post about my viisit here.] I’d noticed (on their site) the employment notice: The Observatory will complete its four year renovation and expansion project in the Fall of 2006, with improvements including the new 200 seat Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater, doubling of the exhibit space to house more than 60 new and exciting exhibits, and new sound, lighting, interior dome and digital laser projection technology in the refurbished Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater. Employment opportunities will continue to increase as we approach our reopening date. [...] [...] As mentioned before, I am really excited about the re-opening of the Griffith Park Observatory. See this earlier post. [Update: See post about my viisit here.] I’d noticed (on their site) the employment notice: The Observatory will complete its four year renovation and expansion project in the Fall of 2006, with improvements including the new 200 seat Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater, doubling of the exhibit space to house more than 60 new and exciting exhibits, and new sound, lighting, interior dome and digital laser projection technology in the refurbished Samuel Oschin Planetarium theater. Employment opportunities will continue to increase as we approach our reopening date. [...]

]]> By: Clifford http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3864 Clifford Fri, 10 Nov 2006 13:58:44 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3864 Katie - <em> Excellent </em> suggestion! I think people will find that useful. After all, the "hike" is nothing more than a few minutes' stroll up a moderate hill.... well worth it to avoid the longer busride. Cheers, -cvj Katie - Excellent suggestion! I think people will find that useful. After all, the “hike” is nothing more than a few minutes’ stroll up a moderate hill…. well worth it to avoid the longer busride.

Cheers,

-cvj

]]> By: Katie http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3786 Katie Thu, 09 Nov 2006 20:22:09 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3786 A friend of mine is in town for an astrophysics conference, so I took her to the Observatory on Sunday. I hadn't made reservations ahead of time, but fortunately they reserve a bunch of tickets for hikers and bikers (available 48 hours before your visit). When I checked out their website that morning there were plenty spaces open, so we parked at the Greek Theater and "hiked" up the road to the Observatory. Great option - I'd highly recommend it. And it's free (the $8 tickets just cover the cost of the tram system). I'm definitely taking my neice when she comes to visit. A friend of mine is in town for an astrophysics conference, so I took her to the Observatory on Sunday. I hadn’t made reservations ahead of time, but fortunately they reserve a bunch of tickets for hikers and bikers (available 48 hours before your visit). When I checked out their website that morning there were plenty spaces open, so we parked at the Greek Theater and “hiked” up the road to the Observatory. Great option - I’d highly recommend it. And it’s free (the $8 tickets just cover the cost of the tram system). I’m definitely taking my neice when she comes to visit.

]]> By: Mass Transit - Asymptotia http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3713 Mass Transit - Asymptotia Wed, 08 Nov 2006 16:58:40 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3713 [...] The innermost planet passes across the face of the sun, from our point of view. At USC the Physics Department’s Joe Vandiver will have a telescope set up on campus for you to sneak a peak, and I beleive that the solar telescope at the Griffith Observatory (see my earlier post) will have public viewing. [...] [...] The innermost planet passes across the face of the sun, from our point of view. At USC the Physics Department’s Joe Vandiver will have a telescope set up on campus for you to sneak a peak, and I beleive that the solar telescope at the Griffith Observatory (see my earlier post) will have public viewing. [...]

]]> By: Clifford http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3596 Clifford Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:30:44 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3596 Hi Mary, Thanks! Yes....better. <blockquote> http://luolin88.wordpress.com/2006/11/07/griffith-observatory/ </blockquote> Time for a holiday out West, then. There's even more to see than just the Observatory. For example, the other big icon in the same line of hills.... The Hollywood sign! ;-) Ah, yes... there's also a ton of other stuff. -cvj Hi Mary, Thanks! Yes….better.

http://luolin88.wordpress.com/2006/11/07/griffith-observatory/

Time for a holiday out West, then. There’s even more to see than just the Observatory. For example, the other big icon in the same line of hills…. The Hollywood sign! ;-)

Ah, yes… there’s also a ton of other stuff.

-cvj

]]> By: Mary Cole http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3595 Mary Cole Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:25:54 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3595 Wow! The Griffith Observatory looks amazing. As it is not exactly on my doorstep, the virtual tour in words and pictures was very welcome. Hope you are feeling better now by the way! Wow! The Griffith Observatory looks amazing. As it is not exactly on my doorstep, the virtual tour in words and pictures was very welcome. Hope you are feeling better now by the way!

]]> By: Griffith Observatory « Kaleidoscopic http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3577 Griffith Observatory « Kaleidoscopic Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:55:21 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3577 [...] Clifford at Asymptotia has posted his observations about the newly re-opened Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. It sounds great. Even before I decided that I actually did want to have a kid or kids, I thought that the fun part of being a parent would be taking the kid(s) to places like Griffith Observatory.  (The non-fun parts plus my own insecurity were why I used to think I couldn’t handle parenthood.) [...] [...] Clifford at Asymptotia has posted his observations about the newly re-opened Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. It sounds great. Even before I decided that I actually did want to have a kid or kids, I thought that the fun part of being a parent would be taking the kid(s) to places like Griffith Observatory.  (The non-fun parts plus my own insecurity were why I used to think I couldn’t handle parenthood.) [...]

]]> By: Luo Lin http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3450 Luo Lin Mon, 06 Nov 2006 19:59:55 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3450 I *really* have to get back to California for a visit! Thanks, Clifford. I *really* have to get back to California for a visit! Thanks, Clifford.

]]> By: Rhea http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3402 Rhea Mon, 06 Nov 2006 01:52:21 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3402 That was a beautiful photo tour! That was a beautiful photo tour!

]]> By: Clifford http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3375 Clifford Sun, 05 Nov 2006 16:09:13 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3375 Hi Rena, Please, go back and visit! And tell your friends about it. And have a picnic or a hike in the park some time too. We should visit these great spaces in our city, walk around them, meet each other, and reclaim our sense of community. There's some lovely science to be found in the Observatory. I hope you enjoy it. Yes, as with almost all the many pictures on the blog - I try and bring a few snaps of what I've seen to share with everyone - I use a very simple (and quite old, by today's standards) Canon powershot S230, a reasonable eye and a steady hand. Best, -cvj Hi Rena,

Please, go back and visit! And tell your friends about it. And have a picnic or a hike in the park some time too. We should visit these great spaces in our city, walk around them, meet each other, and reclaim our sense of community.

There’s some lovely science to be found in the Observatory. I hope you enjoy it.

Yes, as with almost all the many pictures on the blog - I try and bring a few snaps of what I’ve seen to share with everyone - I use a very simple (and quite old, by today’s standards) Canon powershot S230, a reasonable eye and a steady hand.

Best,

-cvj

]]> By: Rena http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3371 Rena Sun, 05 Nov 2006 15:35:22 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3371 Thank you for the reporting on the Griffith Observatory. I haven't been there since I was a teenager. It's good to see the place again. It makes me want to go back and visit. Did you take all those pictures? They are really great. What kind of camera did you use? Thank you for the reporting on the Griffith Observatory. I haven’t been there since I was a teenager. It’s good to see the place again. It makes me want to go back and visit. Did you take all those pictures? They are really great. What kind of camera did you use?

]]> By: Brad Holden http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3352 Brad Holden Sun, 05 Nov 2006 05:14:27 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3352 The telescope diagrams were cool, but I am most partial to the HR diagram. Making the red giants HUGE is just such a nice touch. Looks like they did a great job! The telescope diagrams were cool, but I am most partial to the HR diagram. Making the red giants HUGE is just such a nice touch.

Looks like they did a great job!

]]> By: Aaron F. http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3344 Aaron F. Sun, 05 Nov 2006 03:04:46 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3344 Very cool! I love the "how a telescope works" display... I never understood those diagrams as a child, and they still give me quite a bit of trouble, so it's nice to see an exhibit that does at least marginally better by actually showing the paths of light. I wish there were a better way, though! Very cool! I love the “how a telescope works” display… I never understood those diagrams as a child, and they still give me quite a bit of trouble, so it’s nice to see an exhibit that does at least marginally better by actually showing the paths of light. I wish there were a better way, though!

]]> By: Jhead http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3339 Jhead Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:59:52 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3339 Nice pictures, you're putting your powershot to good use. I like the first one especially. Cheers. Nice pictures, you’re putting your powershot to good use. I like the first one especially. Cheers.

]]> By: Observing the Observatory - Asymptotia http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3334 Observing the Observatory - Asymptotia Sat, 04 Nov 2006 22:26:46 +0000 http://asymptotia.com/2006/11/04/some-observations-at-griffith-observatory/#comment-3334 [...] [Update: The post on the visit is here.] [...] [...] [Update: The post on the visit is here.] [...]

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