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Jantar Mantar

posted by frobertson on 19 November 2010 at 13:05

A giant observatory that represents a sundial, and was built to work out astronomical tables. It's quite magnificent to see how these buildings have shaped astronomy and are realtively unknown among the general public.

where, when, how, web
www.jantarmantar.org/

tags
New Delhi astronomy  history 

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Jantar Mantar

posted by jmull on 6 October 2010 at 16:53

We delved deep into the world of astronomy at this quirky and fantastic place. A series of buildings dedicated to all things astonomical this is a hands-on planetarium with astonishing surprises, like one of the buildings is also a precision sundial!

where, when, how, web
just next to the entrance to the city palace between sanstar marg and tolstoy marg it was an easy walk from the centre of new delhi

tags
Delhi astronomy  adventure 

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Griffith Observatory

posted by bradf35 on 19 April 2009 at 12:28

The Griffith Observatory is a non-profit space observatory located in Griffith Park. The purpose of Griffith Observatory is to educate the public on astronomy. The park can get a little crowded, but it is free. Their planetarium show is worth going to also. Go to Griffith Observatory ready to learn.

where, when, how, web
2800 E. Observatory Rd., In Griffith Park, at the end of Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027
www.griffithobs.org
323 664 1181

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Los Angeles space  astronomy 

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