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Los Angeles, California
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The monument was built in 1934 as part of a Works Progress Administration project, involving six artists and numerous local artisans.
The monument features relief portraits of Hipparchus, Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton, and Herschel, each representing significant contributions to astronomy.
The Astronomers' Monument stands proudly at the Griffith Observatory, a popular destination for both tourists and locals in Los Angeles.
The design was a collaborative effort by artists Archibald Garner, Gordon Newell, Roger Noble Burnham, Djey el Djey, George Stanley, and Arnold Forester.
The monument's hexagonal shape and reliefs were inspired by ancient astronomical instruments and observatories.
The monument is strategically placed to align with the paths of the sun and stars, enhancing its astronomical significance.
It was created during a time when public art projects were used to uplift communities and provide employment during the Great Depression.
