Griffith Observatory hosts Public Star Party on 14 November
Published on 11/14/2026 at 11:46 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSStar party and telescope access
- Public viewing takes place at Griffith Observatory on 14 November 2026 with Los Angeles astronomy groups.
- The programme offers views of the Sun, Moon and visible planets through dozens of telescopes.
- The Observatory contains 60 exhibits and the Samuel Oschin Planetarium.
- The venue is at 2800 East Observatory Road in Los Angeles, California.
Griffith Observatory hosts its Public Star Party in Los Angeles on 14 November 2026. The evening programme places dozens of telescopes on the lawn and brings visitors together with local astronomy groups.
Public Star Party brings telescopes to Griffith Observatory
The public event runs from 2pm to 9.45pm according to the Observatory’s event page. It is held monthly, with volunteers helping visitors examine the Sun, Moon, visible planets and other objects in the sky.
The participating organisations named by the Observatory are the Los Angeles Astronomical Society, the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers and The Planetary Society. The programme also gives visitors an opportunity to try different telescopes and speak with amateur astronomers about the sky and their equipment. The event details for 14 November identify the Observatory as the venue and describe the monthly format.
A separate listing from Los Angeles public radio station KCRW also places the Public Star Party at Griffith Observatory on Saturday, 14 November. The listing gives the address as 2800 East Observatory Road and identifies the event as open to the public.
The lawn event connects visitors with Los Angeles astronomy
The star party extends the Observatory’s regular relationship with public observing beyond its indoor displays. Its outdoor setting links the telescope programme with the building’s wider role as a public astronomy centre in Los Angeles.
The Observatory’s visitor information describes 60 exhibits and names the Samuel Oschin Planetarium among its principal facilities. The Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater adds a 190-seat presentation space, while the building also provides public telescope observing and views towards the Hollywood Sign.
This combination gives the 14 November programme a clear setting: the star party takes place beside a museum whose permanent offer covers exhibits, planetarium presentations and direct observation of the sky. The event therefore adds an outdoor, shared telescope programme to the Observatory’s established indoor astronomy facilities.
Los Angeles venue links astronomy with Griffith Park
Griffith Observatory stands within Griffith Park, which the venue describes as the largest urban-wilderness municipal park in the United States. The surrounding park contains trails, trees, attractions and the Hollywood Sign, while the Observatory is positioned on a hillside above Los Angeles.
The building is operated as a public service by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. Its address and public role make the November event relevant to travellers visiting the city as well as to residents seeking an organised night-sky programme.
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- The Public Star Party takes place on 14 November 2026 at Griffith Observatory, 2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, California.
- Admission to the public star party is free, and visitors can use the shared telescopes on the Observatory lawn.
- The participating groups are the Los Angeles Astronomical Society, the Los Angeles Sidewalk Astronomers and The Planetary Society.
- The venue is in Griffith Park, with the Hollywood Sign visible from the Observatory grounds.
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Frequently asked questions about Griffith Observatory
When does the Public Star Party take place at Griffith Observatory?
The Public Star Party takes place on 14 November 2026. The Observatory lists the programme from 2pm to 9.45pm.
What can visitors see at the Public Star Party?
Visitors can look at the Sun, Moon, visible planets and other astronomical objects through shared telescopes. Amateur astronomers are available to discuss the sky and their equipment.
Where is Griffith Observatory and how do you get there?
The venue is at 2800 East Observatory Road in Los Angeles, within Griffith Park. The Observatory’s public information identifies the Hollywood Sign and Los Angeles as nearby reference points.
