Mark Pine

Deputy director, Griffith Observatory

Deputy director of Griffith Observatory

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Every year, starting in late July through September, the Griffith Observatory holds monthly “Star Parties,” where you can look at the night sky through dozens of different telescopes.

See ‘real stars of Los Angeles’ at Griffith Observatory Star Parties

Every year, starting in late July through September, the Griffith Observatory holds monthly “Star Parties,” where you can look at the night sky through dozens of different telescopes.

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