Saturday Evening Astronomy Talk & Telescope Viewing (July 21)
Admission
- $20.00
Location
Building Number: Museum Auditorium
Summary
When the principles of ancient cosmology are mimicked in architecture, ceilings usually operate as stand-ins for the sky and display stars, constellations and other celestial objects overhead. From the burial chambers in Egyptian pyramids and tombs to the main concourse of New York's Grand Central Terminal, architects and designers have turned ceilings into the sky and miniaturized the universe on earth. This tour through the history, content, character, meaning, and purpose of cosmic ceilings around the world also spotlights the three celestial ceiling murals at Griffith Observatory.
A talk by Ed Krupp
Description
Stars on the Ceiling, a lecture by Ed Krupp, Director of the Griffith Observatory. When the principles of ancient cosmology are mimicked in architecture, ceilings usually operate as stand-ins for the sky and display stars, constellations and other celestial objects overhead. From the burial chambers in Egyptian pyramids and tombs to the main concourse of New York's Grand Central Terminal, architects and designers have turned ceilings into the sky and miniaturized the universe on earth. This tour through the history, content, character, meaning, and purpose of cosmic ceilings around the world also spotlights the three celestial ceiling murals at Griffith Observatory.
After the lecture, one of our big, historic telescopes, either the 100-inch or the 60-inch, will be opened for attendees to look through. This is contingent on the weather. The number of objects visitors will get to see will depend on the number in attendance. We want everyone to get a chance to look through a famous telescope.