Astronomical Observing

Thu Aug 1, 2019 - Sat Sep 7, 2019
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Repeating every week — Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through September 7, 2019.
12:00pm to 3:00pm ET
Age: 7 and up
Price: Free
Location:
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
202-633-2214
Independence Ave at 6th St, SW, Washington, DC, 20560
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Head to Phoebe Waterman-Haas Public Observatory to view the sun safely with the Museum's solar-filtered telescopes. This event is weather permitting.

It is important to note that the Observatory dome and terrace are accessible via ramp or steps. Written and touchable explanatory materials are available as well.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.