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Upcoming Astronomy Events
As a service to our community, Sky & Telescope lists astronomy-related events, including star parties, observatory public nights, astronomy talks, and more. Star parties offer dark skies and astronomical fellowship and often cater to families and feature special activities for kids. Public nights give the general public a chance to view the sky through large telescopes, and public talks are a great place to learn the fundamentals of the science and the craft.
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Astronomy Festival on the National Mall
June 25, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm EDT
Free
Celebrate the summer solstice with telescope views of the Sun, star clusters, nebulae, and multi-colored double stars plus hands-on activities at the largest astronomy outreach event in the US. In Washington, DC, on Saturday June 25th from 6 to 11 pm, visitors will be a given a free guided tour of the sky at the Astronomy Festival on the National Mall (AFNM). This free public festival is organized by Dr. Donald Lubowich, Coordinator of Astronomy Outreach at Hofstra University. The AFNM will feature solar, and optical telescope observations; hands-on activities, demonstrations, hand-outs, posters, banners, and videos; and a chance to mingle with astronomers.
Representatives from some of the nation’s foremost scientific institutions, organizations, and universities will present exciting demonstrations and answer questions about the latest discoveries or careers in science. Astronomers, astronomy educators, astronomy clubs, and students are volunteering their time to provide free public science education. Dr. Lubowich and local amateur astronomers will set up thirty-five telescopes on the Mall.
