Griffith Observatory Tribute to Apollo's 50th Anniversary

Bootprint on the Lunar Surface A close-up view of astronaut Buzz Aldrin's bootprint in the lunar soil, photographed with the 70mm lunar surface camera during Apollo 11's sojourn on the moon. Image Credit: NASA
Bootprint on the Lunar Surface A close-up view of astronaut Buzz Aldrin's bootprint in the lunar soil, photographed with the 70mm lunar surface camera during Apollo 11's sojourn on the moon. Image Credit: NASA
Sat Jul 13, 2019 - Wed Jul 24, 2019
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Repeating every days through July 24, 2019
Except July 14, 2019, July 15, 2019, July 23, 2019.
Various times
Age: 5 and up
Price: Most events free; Screenings: $20 - $75
Location:
Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA, 90027
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The weekend's events include a range of talks about our past, present and future on the Moon.  

On July 16, 1969, a powerful Saturn V rocket launched three men from Earth to the Moon where, for the first time in history, people walked on the surface of another world. The historic Apollo 11 mission was a giant leap in a journey of exploration that continues today. Griffith Observatory celebrates with ten days of special programs, exhibits, family activities, and photo opportunities.

The historic mission to put an astronaut on the Moon launched on July 16, 1969. Just four days later, July 20, 1969, Commander Neil Armstrong and lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin made history as the first men to step foot on the moon. The mission also successfully collected the first lunar samples brought back to earth.

Events are free and open to the public. All Space Considered Remembers Apollo 10 will also be streamed live on Griffith Observatory TV: 

Event Schedule:

July 13: Golden Moon Festival Kickoff: Golden Moon Star Party (free) and Movie Screening (ticketed)

July 16:  All Space Considered Remembers Apollo 11

July 17: From California to the Moon

July 18: The Once and Future Moon

July 19: Apollo 11 Screening and Rooftop Moon Party (ticketed)

July 20: To Walk on the Moon: Past, Present, and Future (A day-long program of presentations, activities, and celebrations)

July 21: Moon Rush: The New Space Race

July 22: Into the Blue

July 24: All Space Considered Remembers Apollo 11

Image Credit: NASA

 

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.