<description>&lt;p&gt; &lt;!-- wp:image {"id":34780,"width":"354px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"&gt;&lt;img class= "wp-image-34780" src= "https://centerforinquiry.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/30/2025/07/18145759/ECK-preferred-pic.jpg" alt="" /&gt;&lt;/figure&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:image --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Griffith Observatory is the most visited public observatory in the world, and a science icon that overlooks the Los Angeles basin. Since 1935, the facility has hosted astronauts, WWII pilots and celebrities, and continues to promote science and wonder in a world full of misinformation.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt; &lt;!-- wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode, Jim chats with Griffith Observatory Director Dr. Ed Krupp, who has been at the helm of this venerated institution for almost 50 years. They chat about Ed's journey, the evolution of the observatory, and the future of sharing science with the public.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;!-- /wp:paragraph --&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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Science Beacon on a Hill With Griffith Observatory Director Dr. Ed krupp

JUL 18, 202565 MIN
Point of Inquiry

Science Beacon on a Hill With Griffith Observatory Director Dr. Ed krupp

JUL 18, 202565 MIN

Description

The Griffith Observatory is the most visited public observatory in the world, and a science icon that overlooks the Los Angeles basin. Since 1935, the facility has hosted astronauts, WWII pilots and celebrities, and continues to promote science and wonder in a world full of misinformation. In this episode, Jim chats with Griffith Observatory Director Dr. Ed Krupp, who has been at the helm of this venerated institution for almost 50 years. They chat about Ed's journey, the evolution of the observatory, and the future of sharing science with the public.