Explore the Universe Day – Everybody Looks Up!
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National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Free
Join a museum expert for a free, live presentation on the stars in the Albert Einstein Planetarium at 10:30 a.m. (seating is limited and will be is first-come, first-served).
Discuss telescopes with a Galileo re-enactor, chat with expert and amateur astronomers, and gaze at Venus and the Sun from the Museum's Public Observatory, weather permitting.
On-Stage in Space Race (Gallery 114)
11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The Starry Messenger "Galileo" shares his new discoveries in an interactive theatrical presentation (best for ages 8 and up).
2:00 p.m. Star Tales from Italy to Africa and beyond
Hands-On Activities:
Uncover the mysteries of the Nebra Disc while making your own
Build your own astrolabe
Construct a pocket-sized solar clock
Discover the Tibetan Zodiac
Learn more about astrological star signs
Draw your interpretations of real constellations
The Heritage Family Day series is made possible by the generous support of Northrop Grumman Corporation.
Explore the Universe Family Day, 2011
How to attend
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