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Moon and Griffith Observatory

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View larger. | Full moon and Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. Photo by Josh Blash. See more of Josh's photography on Facebook. — View larger. | Bright moon from Griffith Observatory, November 27, 2015. Photo by Josh Blash. See more of Josh’s photography on Facebook.

Our friend Josh Blash submitted this photo to EarthSky this weekend. It’s Friday night’s moon, next to the famous Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. This observatory is know for its public viewing nights and other activities. Josh wrote:

Hello Earthsky!

While waiting in line to use the telescope Friday night, I caught this picture of the moon behind the Zeiss telescope dome at the Griffith Observatory. It was crowded but it was nice to see so many people taking an interest in the cosmos!

Canon 6D 35mm

Thank you, Josh!

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Deborah Byrd (asteroid 3505 Byrd) helps edit EarthSky.org and is a frequent host of EarthSky videos. Deborah created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and founded EarthSky.org in 1994. Prior to that, she had worked for the University of Texas McDonald Observatory since 1976, and created and produced their Star Date radio series. She has won a galaxy of awards from the broadcasting and science communities, including having an asteroid named in her honor in 1990, a Public Service Award from the National Science Board in 2003, and the Education Prize from the American Astronomical Society in 2020. A science communicator and educator since 1976, Byrd believes in science as a force for good in the world and a vital tool for the 21st century. "Being an EarthSky editor is like hosting a big global party for cool nature-lovers," she says.