Griffith Observatory

Many good childhood memories are associated with this observatory. In my amateur astronomy days, I went there often with my dad, seeing many of their shows. Dad would usually fall asleep and start snoring, and I'd have to poke him in the ribs.

clipped from news.yahoo.com LOS ANGELES - Firefighters made progress early Wednesday against a wildfire blazing over Dante's View in the brush-covered hills behind the city's iconic Griffith Observatory. Animals at the nearby Los Angeles Zoo were moved indoors, and dozens of homes were evacuated. AP Photo: A wildfire rages behind the Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park north of downtown Los Angeles...