Event

Second Saturday Sungazing

Exterior of the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center with glass structures and an observation tower

Become an astronomer and observe the Sun safely with a filtered telescope. Join us outside the Museum entrance to view a variety of features on the Sun. Knowledgeable staff will be there to answer questions and guide observing.

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Become an astronomer and observe the Sun safely with a filtered telescope. Join us outside the Museum entrance to view a variety of features on the Sun. Knowledgeable staff will be there to answer questions and guide observing. This program takes place on the second Saturday of each month.

If clouds are blocking the view of the sky, find us inside the Museum’s Space Hangar to see images of the Sun taken by a satellite.

Accessibility: The programming area is accessible step-free via ramps from the parking area. Written and touchable explanatory materials are available for learners of all types.

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Exterior of the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center with glass structures and an observation tower
The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport is the companion facility to the museum in Washington, D.C.
Location
Chantilly, VA
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily