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Science Exhibition

Observe the Sun

October 9 at 12pm – October 31

At Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

Southwest Washington, Washington

Cloudy day? hands-on astronomy moves inside the museum
Meet by the silver Delta Solar sculpture outside
Step-free access plus touchable materials available

Play astronomer for an afternoon: peer at sunspots and solar flares through a filtered telescope outside the Air and Space Museum. Staff guide the viewing, and it's all free.

What are you into?

  • Free activity
  • Hands-on astronomy
  • Family-friendly
  • Outdoor program
  • Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
  • Southwest Washington
  • Washington

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