Video chat with curator of space history David DeVorkin. Ask questions about his research on astronomy at the Smithsonian, what it’s like to be a curator, or anything else that interests you. David DeVorkin is senior curator of the history of astronomy and the space sciences at the National Air and Space Museum.

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Accessibility: The Observatory dome is accessible.

 A view of the Digital Age inside the Explore the Universe exhibition. Special guest, Galileo, and Dr. David DeVorkin stargaze in front of the public observatory at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. How to attend

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

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