Groupon and Friends of the Observatory are offering a deal for membership to Griffith Observatory. For $49, buyers will receive a one-year membership from FOTO to LA's iconic Griffith Observatory (a $100 value). The deal can be found at http://www.groupon.com/deals/friends-of-the-observatory-at-griffith-observatory or by searching the Groupon site.

The deal includes the following perks:

  • Exclusive opportunity to make online reservations for the Samuel Oschin Planetarium shows
  • Personalized membership card
  • 10% discount at the Café at the End of the Universe and the Stellar Emporium
  • One-year subscription to the Griffith Observer magazine and the FOTO Update newsletter
  • Speed of Light Access line for entering the theater and special events
  • Two free tickets to the Cosmic Musings lecture series
  • Priority invitations to members-only events
  • Email invitations to special lectures and events, and email updates on astronomical events and other news

Shoppers can find a variety of deals, especially curated for gifting, by visiting the Groupon Gift Shop or searching the site. In addition to a series of great products, gifts of local experiences can be given nationwide.

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