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Planets and their moons in Exploring the Planets

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MESSENGER: On its way to orbit Mercury
Presenter: Dr. Thomas R. Watters
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Exploring The Planets - Gallery 207
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
"Violet the Pilot" by Steve Breen
Thursday, September 2, 2010
11:00 am
Gallery 104 - West End
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Pitts Special aerobatic airplane in Museum Store

Book Signing
"American Raiders" and "Glory Days"
Author: Wolfgang Samuel
Thursday, September 2, 2010
1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Pitts Special aerobatic airplane in Museum Store

Book Signing
An Uncaged Eagle
Author: Richard Toliver
Friday, September 3, 2010
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
"Violet the Pilot" by Steve Breen
Friday, September 3, 2010
11:00 am
Gallery 104 - West End
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Hell Hawks!

Book Signing
"Hell Hawks" and "Air Force One"
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Friday, September 3, 2010
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Pitts Special aerobatic airplane in Museum Store

Book Signing
An Uncaged Eagle
Author: Richard Toliver
Saturday, September 4, 2010
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
Christopher's Little Airplane
Author: Mark James
Saturday, September 4, 2010
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Swatantar’s Sky Stories
Saturday, September 4, 2010
11:00 am
Gallery 211 - Flight and the Arts
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Air Force One

Book Signing
"Hell Hawks" and "Air Force One"
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Saturday, September 4, 2010
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
Swatantar’s Sky Stories
Saturday, September 4, 2010
1:30 pm
Gallery 211 - Flight and the Arts
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
An Uncaged Eagle
Author: Richard Toliver
Sunday, September 5, 2010
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Book Cover: Hell Hawks!

Book Signing
"Hell Hawks" and "Air Force One"
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Sunday, September 5, 2010
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Book Cover: <i>Topgun Days</i> by Dave "Bio" Baranek

Book Signing
Topgun Days: Dogfighting, Cheating Death, and Hollywood Glory as One of America's Best Fighter Jocks
Author: Dave "Bio" Baranek
Sunday, September 5, 2010
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Book Signing
An Uncaged Eagle
Author: Richard Toliver
Monday, September 6, 2010
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Monday, September 6, 2010
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Pitts Special aerobatic airplane in Museum Store

Book Signing
"American Raiders" and "Glory Days"
Author: Wolfgang Samuel
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Charles Lindbergh in Spirit of St. Louis

Ask an Expert
Pioneers of Flight
Presenter: Jeremy Kinney
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
"There Once Was a Sky Full of Stars" by Bob Crelin
Thursday, September 9, 2010
11:00 am
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





AX-2 Space Suit at the Udvar-Hazy Center

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The AES Hard Suits
Presenter: Cathleen Lewis
Thursday, September 9, 2010
12:30 pm to 12:45 pm
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Pitts Special aerobatic airplane in Museum Store

Book Signing
"American Raiders" and "Glory Days"
Author: Wolfgang Samuel
Thursday, September 9, 2010
1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
"There Once Was a Sky Full of Stars" by Bob Crelin
Friday, September 10, 2010
11:00 am
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Air Force One

Book Signing
"Hell Hawks" and "Air Force One"
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Friday, September 10, 2010
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Friday, September 10, 2010
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
"There Once Was a Sky Full of Stars" by Bob Crelin
Saturday, September 11, 2010
11:00 am
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Stealth Down

Book Signing
Stealth Down
Author: Ross Simpson
Saturday, September 11, 2010
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Book Cover: Hell Hawks!

Book Signing
"Hell Hawks" and "Air Force One"
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Saturday, September 11, 2010
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Saturday, September 11, 2010
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
"There Once Was a Sky Full of Stars" by Bob Crelin
Saturday, September 11, 2010
1:30 pm
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Sean O’Brien, staff astronomer of the Albert Einstein Planetarium

Public Observing at Sky Meadows State Park
Skywatching at Sky Meadows State Park
Saturday, September 11, 2010
7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Sky Meadows State Park, near Paris, Virginia





Book Cover: Air Force One

Book Signing
"Hell Hawks" and "Air Force One"
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Sunday, September 12, 2010
12:00 am to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Fokker D. VII in Legend, Memory, and the Great War in the Air

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WWI Aviation Films
Presenter: Dominick A. Pisano
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Legend, Memory and the Great War in the Air - Gallery 206
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
"There Once Was a Sky Full of Stars" by Bob Crelin
Thursday, September 16, 2010
11:00 am
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Pitts Special aerobatic airplane in Museum Store

Book Signing
"American Raiders" and "Glory Days"
Author: Wolfgang Samuel
Thursday, September 16, 2010
1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
"There Once Was a Sky Full of Stars" by Bob Crelin
Friday, September 17, 2010
11:00 am
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Air Force One

Book Signing
"Hell Hawks" and "Air Force One"
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Friday, September 17, 2010
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Friday, September 17, 2010
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
"There Once Was a Sky Full of Stars" by Bob Crelin
Saturday, September 18, 2010
11:00 am
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Hell Hawks!

Book Signing
"Hell Hawks" and "Air Force One"
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Saturday, September 18, 2010
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Flying for Her Country by Amy Goodpaster Strebe

Book Signing
Flying For Her Country
Author: Amy Goodpaster Strebe
Saturday, September 18, 2010
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
"There Once Was a Sky Full of Stars" by Bob Crelin
Saturday, September 18, 2010
1:30 pm
Moving Beyond Earth - Gallery 113
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Hell Hawks!

Book Signing
"Hell Hawks" and "Air Force One"
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Sunday, September 19, 2010
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Moon Rock

Ask an Expert
The Apollo 17 Lunar Touch Rock
Presenter: Priscilla Strain
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Milestones of Flight - Gallery 100
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Starry, Starry Night

The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Starry, Starry Night
Thursday, September 23, 2010
10:15 am
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Tickets Required





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
"Flight" by Robert Burleigh
Thursday, September 23, 2010
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Starry, Starry Night

The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Starry, Starry Night
Thursday, September 23, 2010
11:15 am
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Tickets Required





Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Ask an Expert
Thomas Scott Baldwin and his Red Devil
Presenter: Tom Crouch
Thursday, September 23, 2010
12:30 pm to 12:45 pm
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Pitts Special aerobatic airplane in Museum Store

Book Signing
"American Raiders" and "Glory Days"
Author: Wolfgang Samuel
Thursday, September 23, 2010
1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Starry, Starry Night

The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Starry, Starry Night
Friday, September 24, 2010
10:15 am
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Tickets Required





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
"Flight" by Robert Burleigh
Friday, September 24, 2010
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Starry, Starry Night

The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Starry, Starry Night
Friday, September 24, 2010
11:15 am
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Tickets Required





Book Cover: Air Force One

Book Signing
"Hell Hawks" and "Air Force One"
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Friday, September 24, 2010
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Friday, September 24, 2010
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Starry, Starry Night

The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Starry, Starry Night
Friday, September 24, 2010
12:15 pm
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Tickets Required





The Lockheed A-12

Lecture
Innovations Towards Invisibility
The CIA’s OXCART Project and A-12 Reconnaissance Aircraft
Friday, September 24, 2010
7:30 pm
Airbus IMAX Theater
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Tickets Required





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
"Flight" by Robert Burleigh
Saturday, September 25, 2010
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Stealth Down

Book Signing
Stealth Down
Author: Ross Simpson
Saturday, September 25, 2010
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Starry, Starry Night

The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Starry, Starry Night
Saturday, September 25, 2010
11:30 am
Space Race - Gallery 114
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: Hell Hawks!

Book Signing
"Hell Hawks" and "Air Force One"
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Saturday, September 25, 2010
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Starry, Starry Night

The Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theater
Starry, Starry Night
Saturday, September 25, 2010
1:00 pm
Space Race - Gallery 114
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
"Flight" by Robert Burleigh
Saturday, September 25, 2010
1:30 pm
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Book Cover: <i>Topgun Days</i> by Dave "Bio" Baranek

Book Signing
Topgun Days: Dogfighting, Cheating Death, and Hollywood Glory as One of America's Best Fighter Jocks
Author: Dave "Bio" Baranek
Saturday, September 25, 2010
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





Book Cover: Hell Hawks!

Book Signing
"Hell Hawks" and "Air Force One"
Author: Robert F. Dorr
Sunday, September 26, 2010
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Admission: Free, Parking $15





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





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

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
Author: George Norfleet
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Mall Building

Ask an Expert
A Sampling of Aeronautical Uniform Insignia
Presenter: Alex Spencer
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
12:00 pm to 12:15 pm
Milestones of Flight - Gallery 100
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Story Time

Story Time
"Flights of Fancy" — Stories for Children
"Flight" by Robert Burleigh
Thursday, September 30, 2010
11:00 am
Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight - Gallery 208
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Pitts Special aerobatic airplane in Museum Store

Book Signing
"American Raiders" and "Glory Days"
Author: Wolfgang Samuel
Thursday, September 30, 2010
1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Gallery 101 - Museum Shop
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free





Museum Tours
Docent-led tours highlight the museum's collection and trace the history of air and space travel. Daily at 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM at both Museum locations.



Events Calendar
See all Smithsonian events

Programs
How the Shuttle got its Wings

How Do Things Fly?
Demonstrations & activities. Schedule posted daily at How Things Fly gallery entrance. Mall

Stop, Look, Discover!
Discovery Stations located throughout the museum. Schedule available at the Welcome Center. Mall/UHC

Free Highlights Tours
At both locations.
Mall/UHC

Ask an Expert
Short lectures by Museum staff every Wednesday (Mall) and alternating Thursdays (UHC).

Mall = Washington, DC
UHC = Chantilly, VA


Public Observatory

Public Observatory
Daytime observing through telescopes. The Public Observatory is open Wed through Sun from 12 - 3 pm (weather permitting).
Mall, east terrace.

Follow on Twitter at @SIObservatory


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