Astronomy Program
Observe the Sun
Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope, weather permitting.
Join us for in-person and online events. We have events going on at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, at the Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA, around the DC Metropolitan area, and online.
Event
Astronomy Program
Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope, weather permitting.
Astronomy Program
Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope.
Astronomy Program
Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope, weather permitting.
Astronomy Program
In this free planetarium show, join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street.
Family Day
Explore how innovation solves real-world challenges and propels us toward the future, with in person and online.
Story Time
A book that beautifully illustrates the magic of a dark night sky and teaches about light pollution.
Astronomy Program
In this free planetarium show, join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street.
Story Time
A book that beautifully illustrates the magic of a dark night sky and teaches about light pollution.
Astronomy Program
Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope, weather permitting.
Astronomy Program
Get to know the night sky in this free, live planetarium show.