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Bucky Goes to Griffith Observatory

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PT)

Los Angeles, CA

Bucky Goes to Griffith Observatory

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Light Dinner, Special Presentation and Tour (does not include Planetarium show) Ended $35.00 $0.00
Planetarium Show - 5:15pm (optional) Ended $7.00 $0.00
Planetarium Show - 8:45pm (optional) Ended $7.00 $0.00

Event Details

This Event is SOLD OUT - Walk-ups will not be accepted. 

The LA Badgers, UW Foundation and the WAA invite alumni and friends to a special night at Griffith Observatory.  

Description:   The night will feature a tour of the observatory, the show in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, dinner, guest speakers and an opportunity to look through the rooftop telescope.  Laura Danly, UW Alumna and Curator of Griffith Observatory, and UW Astronomy Professor Eric Wilcots, will speak to us in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theatre sharing their passion for astronomy with all who love the sky, and those who want to learn more. Space is limited so book your tickets early.


Time:

6:00pm – 7:00pm – Supper in the Café at the End of the Universe

7:00pm – 8:00pm – Presentation in the Leonard Nimoy Theatre

8:00pm - 10:00pm – Tour/Telescope Viewing

Planetarium Shows are Optional and are not included in the $35 Fee


Event Cost:

$35 Light Supper, Tour and Presentation

$7 Planetarium Show (Optional) 

 

Guided Tour Schedule: (45min)

8:00pm

 

Planetarium Show Times: (45min)

5:15pm, 8:45pm

 

Post Event Drinks: 10pm

Join fellow Alums after the event for some drinks and “tapas” at the Vermont., an upscale hip establishment.  Our group will have a section in the main bar

 

Vermont

1714 North Vermont Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90027-4306  


Questions:  Robert Webb, 8587224574 labadgers@gmail.com

 

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When & Where



Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1299

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PT)


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Los Angeles Badgers is the Los Angeles Chapter of the Wisconsin Alumni Association.  LAB hosts many events throughout the year encouraging fellow Badgers to learn, explore, and cheer.  LAB also provides local scholarships for Los Angeles based students to attend the UW.  www.LABadgers.com