Join Museum staff and members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club for an evening of stargazing. We provide the telescopes, you bring the curiosity! Experienced people will help you to observe a variety of things, including planets, stars, and the Moon.

Details

• Stargazing is free and open to the public. 
• The event is weather permitting and may be cancelled due to rain, clouds, and other poor visibility. For last-minute updates, call the Astronomy Education number at 202-633-2517.
• Bring warm clothes and a small flashlight. If possible, make your flashlight red by wrapping it in a brown paper bag or red cellophane.
• Parking is free after 4:00 pm. Please park at the south end of the main parking lot, and consider dimming your headlights as you approach.
• Stargazing is located at the south end of the Museum's parking lot. Look for staff with red flashlights to help guide you to the telescopes.

Sponsored by the Thomas W. Haas Foundation, the Otto Haas Charitable Trust, the Waterman Trust, and the Wyncote Foundation.
 

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Event Start: August 26, 2023 @ 8:00 pm

Event End: August 26, 2023 @ 10:00 pm

Cost: Free

National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

Phone: 202-633-2517

Email: Organizer's Email

Website: Organizer's URL

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy., Chantilly, VA 20151