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Observe the Sun

At Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum

Southwest Washington, Washington

No reservations needed – just show up at the corner of 7th St & Independence Ave.

A filtered telescope sits beside the silver Delta Solar sculpture, letting visitors safely watch sunspots and flares; Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum staff field questions during Friday‑and‑Saturday afternoons.

Saturday, November 14, 12pm

Free

Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum

650 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC 20004, USA

At the corner of 7th Street and Independence Avenue, near the silver Delta Solar sculpture

Free

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  • filtered telescope
  • step‑free sidewalk
  • touchable materials
  • no reservations
  • Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum
  • Southwest Washington
  • Washington

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