Posts Tagged ‘astronomy’
Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, California, United States
With beautiful grounds, a fascinating premise and free entry, the Griffith Observatory makes for a great science-based day out in Los Angeles. [Read More]
Los Alamos National Labs, New Mexico, United States
At the Los Alamos National Laboratories, science meets national security in a brilliant fusion that makes for a fascinating visit. [Read More]
Palais de la Découverte, Paris, France
With a prime spot in the centre of Paris, it’d be easy for the Palais de la Découverte to be just a tourist trap, but it’s not — it’s good value and a really great day out. [Read More]
Mount Wilson Observatory, California, United States
Mount Wilson observatory was founded in 1904 and still remains at the forefront of astronomy in California today, over 100 years later. [Read More]
Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Rather fittingly described as “the Mother Earth of all adventures”, Our Dynamic Earth has one of the best reputations of any science centre in the United Kingdom. [Read More]
San Jose Astronomical Association, California, United States
The San Jose Astronomical Association hosts regular lectures and star parties, which are just about, well, awesome. [Read More]
University of London Observatory, London, United Kingdom
The University of London Observatory is one of the best-equipped facilities for astronomical students in the UK. [Read More]
The Monument, London, United Kingdom
Standing 61.57 meters high, The Monument to the Great Fire of London (commonly known as The Monument) is a City of London landmark with a surprising secret. [Read More]
LIGO Hanford Observatory, Washington, United States
It’s heaven for those that love physics and probably gobbledegook for everyone else, but the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory seeks to detect gravitational waves — ripples in the fabric of spacetime. [Read More]
Clockmakers’ Museum, London, United Kingdom
The Clockmakers’ Museum is the oldest dedicated museum of clocks and watches in the world and has been open to the public since 1874. [Read More]
