Since I stayed in Westwood for Thanksgiving, I decided to visit
the Griffith Observatory at the end of 9th week. This was just as we
finished learning about Space and Art so it all fit very well together. I have been
to the Griffith Observatory many times and have always enjoyed the view
especially once the sun has gone down. I visited the Griffith Observatory this
time during the day and saw a different perspective.
I had never been inside the dome at Griffith before this
experience but I decided to attend a show and see what it is all about. I
attended the “Water is Life” show in the planetarium and was blown away. The
show explored the possibility of life beyond earth, which I have always
pondered but I had never thought about the seemingly simple idea of water on
other planets. Highlighted through the title “Water is Life”, living organisms
need water to survive so if other life forms do exist out there, water is a
necessary resource. The visuals were so astounding, I could have honestly
watched anything and been happy but to watch something that made me think like
that was a very unique and intriguing experience. It was a very real piece of
art.
Tied for my favorite part of the experience was looking at
the Foucault Pendulum.
The pendulum has been swaying since the observatory opened nearly 80 years ago
and it represents the Earth’s rotation in a way that leaves you in awe. There
are pegs set up that the pendulum apparently knocks down at the end of the day
as the Earth rotates, however I did not get to see the peg fall.
The
word awe can very well be attributed to my feelings throughout my visit at the
Griffith Observatory.
Imagery:
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