Los Angeles is known as the "City of Stars." But our smoggy skies and light pollution can make it seem hard to stargaze without the help of observatories like Mount Wilson. Enter: Star Party Silverlake. The event, hosted by the Los Angeles Astronomical Society, brings stargazing down from the mountains and into the heart of the city, and encourages attendees, young and old, to keep "looking up."

The Los Angeles Astronomical Society hosts star parties every Thursday, as well as other events around LA. To see their full calendar, visit LAAS.org.

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