A darkened sky

Speaking of planetaria ... as of last month the Griffith Observatory dispensed with the reservations and shuttles, making spontaneous visitation possible again.

Drove up and parked right in the old lot at the top last night. With the major renovation work being subterranean, the structure's footprint is little changed, and the interior still offers an unchanged, intimate experience. After more than a year, a couple of the exhibits no longer functioned, which struck a sentimental chord with me.