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The Tektites and Meteorites of

Griffith ObservatoryLos Angeles, CA

Aubrey Whymark20 September 2012

This display was fantastic inexplaining seasons. The modelmoved, which provided agreat visual for kids.

Again, the moon moved herewhich makes it simple for kidsto understand.

Stars!

This is the meteorite and impact section. Spent a long time here!

California Meteorites

Meteorwrongs

Meteorite Impacts

Meteorite Histories

Meteorite Origins

The 525 km diameter asteroid Vesta and associated Millbillillie meteorites. The crater at the ‘top’ of this asteroid is 505 km in diameter.

Lunar Meteorite

Martian Meteorite

Meteors and Comets

Pieces of the Sky

Back to other displays!

These planet models are great. Look at how small our rocky planet is (far left)

Zeiss Mark IV Planetarium Projector.

I want one!

A great view of the Hollywood sign outside the observatory. Unfortunately we were one day tooearly to see the Endeavour Space Shuttle flyover. The shuttle will be displayed in the CaliforniaScience Center, Los Angeles.

Also a good view of downtown Los Angeles from the Griffith Observatory.

Thank You!

I hope you enjoyed this presentation

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