BOOKSHOP
This informal illustrated 16-page booklet describes the Observatory as it existed in 2000, especially the exhibit areas, and it is a souvenir.The booklet is also available in Spanish. 'Visita Breve Guiada al Observatorio Griffith" se vende en espanol. Counter
CA Price: $2.50; The
Christmas Star
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Written by Observatory Program Supervisor John Mosley, The Christmas Star attempts to trace the steps of the Magi as they observed a celestial sign at the time of the birth of Christ. unraveling cultural mysteries. This book was written as a souvenir to accompany the annual planetarium show "The Christmas Star," and it makes a great gift any time of the year.
CA
Price: $6.50; USA Price: $6.00;
Overseas Price: $9.00.
Astrorama
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Griffith Observatory's
own planisphere can be used to find your way around the heavens.
The star disk rotates to align the date and time to reveal
a replica of the night sky. It takes only seconds to find
any star or constellation. This device is easy to use and
is accurate through-out the middle latitudes.
CA
Price: $6.50;
USA Price: $6.00;
Overseas Price: $9.00.
Solarama
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This safe dark-glass solar filter is ideal for viewing sun-spots and partial solar eclipses. The glass viewing area is a comfortable 3.5 x 1.5 inches (9 x3.5 cm) – big enough to look through with both eyes. The outer frame is 8.5 x 5.5 inches (22 x 14 cm) in dimension and it shields your face from sunlight.
Solaramas will be sold on the front steps of the Observatory from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on June 10th only for $7.00, tax included.
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purchase by mail, send a check or money order to "City
of Los Angeles" payable in US dollars to: Griffith Observatory Attn: Accounting Department 2800 East Observatory Road Los Angeles, CA 90027 Payment must accompany orders. For questions, please call (323) 664-1181 during business hours or contact the Accounting Department. Pricing information |
