Astronomy Night on the National Mall
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National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Free
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will participate in Astronomy Night by having its Public Observatory and the terrace surrounding the facility open for viewing. Visitors will be able to view the Moon, Saturn, and possibly other astronomical objects while looking through the Public Observatory's 16-inch telescope and portable telescopes (weather permitting).
At the National Air and Space Museum's public observatory, visitors can look through the 16-inch telescope to discover craters on the Moon, spots on the Sun (using safe solar filters), and other wonders of the Universe.
How to attend
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