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Los Angeles, California
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The planetarium is located within the Griffith Observatory, which has been a Los Angeles landmark since 1935.
The planetarium boasts a 75-foot diameter dome, making it one of the largest in the world.
In 2006, the planetarium was completely refurbished as part of a $93 million renovation of the Griffith Observatory.
The planetarium features a Zeiss Universarium Mark IX star projector, which can display over 9,000 stars.
Unlike many planetariums, the Samuel Oschin Planetarium features live, narrated shows by knowledgeable presenters.
The planetarium's shows are designed to educate visitors about astronomy and space science in an engaging way.
The planetarium is named in honor of Samuel Oschin, whose foundation contributed significantly to the observatory's renovation.
The Samuel Oschin Planetarium can accommodate up to 290 visitors per show.
