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The Tektites and Meteorites of Griffith Observatory Los Angeles, CA Aubrey Whymark 20 September 2012

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The Tektites and Meteorites of

Griffith ObservatoryLos Angeles, CA

Aubrey Whymark20 September 2012

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This display was fantastic inexplaining seasons. The modelmoved, which provided agreat visual for kids.

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Again, the moon moved herewhich makes it simple for kidsto understand.

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Stars!

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This is the meteorite and impact section. Spent a long time here!

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California Meteorites

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Meteorwrongs

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Meteorite Impacts

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Meteorite Histories

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Meteorite Origins

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The 525 km diameter asteroid Vesta and associated Millbillillie meteorites. The crater at the ‘top’ of this asteroid is 505 km in diameter.

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Lunar Meteorite

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Martian Meteorite

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Meteors and Comets

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Pieces of the Sky

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Back to other displays!

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These planet models are great. Look at how small our rocky planet is (far left)

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Zeiss Mark IV Planetarium Projector.

I want one!

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A great view of the Hollywood sign outside the observatory. Unfortunately we were one day tooearly to see the Endeavour Space Shuttle flyover. The shuttle will be displayed in the CaliforniaScience Center, Los Angeles.

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Also a good view of downtown Los Angeles from the Griffith Observatory.

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Thank You!

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