Saturday Evening Astronomy Talk & Telescope Viewing: AUGUST 20, 2022

A CONSTELLATION OF CONCERNS

Plan for a full evening at the Observatory.  The night begins with a lecture, given by Glenn Kaino, Artist, Board of Adviser, Hammer Museum.  Join Kaino as he talks about his inventive, multidisciplinary approach, where he finds inspiration, his collaborative method, and how his art creates engagement with vital issues.   With a wide range of projects in a wide range of mediums, Kaino thoughtfully considers important political, social, and environmental issues, such as equity, social justice, and climate change.  He describes each work as existing as a Constellation of Concerns, within which each project ethically engages multiple ideas in conceptually aligned ways.

OBSERVING

After the talk, guests can view the night sky until midnight through the Observatory's 60-inch or 100-inch telescopes.

The Los Angeles Astronomical Society will also have its telescopes set up around the grounds for viewing different night sky objects.  

EXTRAS

Immediately after the talk, bring a picnic or purchase food (cash only) provided by a food truck, and dine al fresco at the tables provided. 

Come early and visit NASA's Hubble Traveling Exhibit in our museum.  Available FREE, 10 - 5 daily.

Prior to the lecture, the Cosmic Cafe will be open until 5 p.m. 

A free shuttle service will be provided to and from the parking lot for anyone who might need it.   It will run approximately every 20 minutes.

Please be advised our gate from the main road is closed shortly after the talk begins at 5:30 p.m. - latecomers won't be able to enter.  Please allow yourself an extra few minutes so you don't miss entry.