Tarzana observatory
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Tarzana observatory is an astronomical observatory in Tarzana, part of the Los Angeles area of California, United States.
About Tarzana observatory
Public records confirm the observatory's location in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, but detailed information about its history, operator and instruments is not widely published.
Location & getting there
Tarzana sits within Los Angeles County in Southern California, a region with a well-developed amateur astronomy community despite significant urban light pollution. The observatory's exact coordinates place it in a residential part of the San Fernando Valley.
Visiting Tarzana observatory
Because we could not confirm current opening hours, tour options or contact details, anyone hoping to visit should search for the observatory's current status online or check with local astronomy clubs before making the trip.
See your named star from here
Whatever the exact status of Tarzana observatory, the sky above Los Angeles still holds every star in our catalogue. A named star's coordinates can be located from anywhere nearby with a telescope pointed at the right RA and Dec. Browse the star catalogue or choose a naming package to get started.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
