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Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
Saturday, December 29, 2012
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Public Observatory
Museum in Washington, DC
Admission: Free


  Use the Observatory's safe solar telescopes to take a close-up look at our nearest star, the Sun. Learn about solar activity and its effects on Earth from knowledgeable staff and volunteers.

Accessibility: The terrace and Observatory dome are accessible. Viewing through the main telescope is fully accessible to all visitors with an extended eyepiece.

Schedules are subject to change and will be posted at Observatory entrance and at the Museum's Welcome Center. Viewings are dependent on clear weather.

  
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