Spend the final hours of autumn at the monthly Public Star Party at Griffith Observatory.
A few astronomy groups will set up their telescopes outside the landmark; bring questions about winter constellations, the solstice, and moreFinding a huge roll of wrapping paper, some fancy ribbon, and tape? That's pretty easy.
Attempting to wrap a star, like a whole star found in deepest space, to give to your favorite astronomy enthusiast?Definitely not recommended: There aren't enough rolls of wrapping paper on our planet, we imagine, to cover a giant, hot, super-gaseous body, and we're not even sure where your astronomy-obsessed pal would store their starry, supersized treasure.You can, however, invite your cosmos-loving loved one to a pay-nothing event that's sparkly, much like a star sparkles, just a few days ahead of Christmas.at Griffith Observatory, an afternoon-meets-night bash that features a few local groups setting up their powerful telescopes just beyond the famous building. The Planetary Society is one organization you might find at the party, but there are others, and they all bring their supreme star smarts to every soirée. While these free events do indeed happen each month, the gathering that's set to sparkle Dec. 20 feels a bit special: It's occurring during autumn's final hours, just ahead of the official start of wintertime.Want to find new things to do in Los Angeles? The Scene's lifestyle stories have you covered. Here's your go-to source on where the fun is across SoCal and for the weekend.So showing up with all of those sensational solstice questions, should you want to pepper an in-the-know astronomer? You should do that. You should also come prepared to chat about Orion, Sirius, Canis Major, and some of the other icy icons of the cooler months. We're using"icy" poetically here; stars and constellations are not snowflakes, though we do often encounter snow and stars side-by-side in various holiday decorations, greeting cards, and wrapping paper. Again, don't try and wrap a star to give; those are best left in the distant universe, where they may pulse and glow and do all the marvelous things they might do. But pausing to catch your breath and admire far-off wonders during this hectic season, at a totally complimentary Griffith Observatory event, fills us with a certain glow.
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