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Spotlight:

Exploring Space Lectures
Gamma Ray Bursts and the Birth of Black Holes
Presenter: Neil Gehrels
May 16, 2012 - 8:00 pm
Museum in Washington, DC

Neil Gehrels is Chief, Astroparticle Physics Laboratory, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center.

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Upcoming Events:

Book Cover: <em>A Pilot's Journey</em> by George Norfleet

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
May 16, 2012 - 12:00 pm
Museum in Washington, DC

Autographed books make great mementos of your visit and terrific gifts for friends.


Ask an Expert at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Ask an Expert
Joe Foss and His Baseball Cap
May 16, 2012 - 12:00 pm
Museum in Washington, DC

Talks typically last 10-15 minutes and begin at the Museum "Great Seal", in the Milestones of Flight gallery on the first floor.


Public Observatory

Telescopic Observing
Stargazing at the Public Observatory
May 16, 2012 - 8:30 pm
Museum in Washington, DC

The National Air and Space Museum’s Public Observatory will be open for special nighttime stargazing. Do not miss this chance to see an array of celestial objects through a powerful professional


Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
May 17, 2012 - 11:00 am
Museum in Washington, DC

Stop by for story time and an art activity.


<i>German Boy</i> by Wolfgang W.E. Samuel

Book Signing
German Boy
May 17, 2012 - 12:30 pm
Museum in Washington, DC

Autographed books make great mementos of your visit and terrific gifts for friends.


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Recent Press Releases:

May 01, 2012 - Celebrate Space Day Saturday May 5 at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum

April 17, 2012 - Space Shuttle Discovery Flies to the Smithsonian

April 12, 2012 - Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and NASA Announce Places to "Spot the Shuttle"

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