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Themed Tour

Sungazing

At Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

Southwest Washington, Washington

Filtered telescope with staff guidance
Canceled if cloudy or rainy

Staring at the Sun just got safe and scientific. Drop by the museum terrace on a clear Friday or Saturday to spy solar flares and sunspots through a filtered telescope, with guides on hand to answer questions.

Friday, November 13, 12:00 PM

Free

What are you into?

  • solar observation
  • science activity
  • family-friendly
  • free experience
  • Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum
  • Southwest Washington
  • Washington

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