Science Beacon on a Hill With Griffith Observatory Director Dr. Ed krupp
From Point of Inquiry by Center for Inquiry
July 18, 2025 · 1h 5m
About this episode
Jim chats with Griffith Observatory Director Dr. Ed Krupp about the observatory's history and the future of science communication.
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.
People in this episode
Host: Jim
Guest: Dr. Ed Krupp
Topics covered
- science
- observatories
- public engagement
- misinformation
- astronomy
Keywords
- Griffith Observatory
- science communication
- astronomy
- public observatory
- Ed Krupp
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Griffith Observatory
Places: Los Angeles basin
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