Astronomy is a branch of science that researches everything in the universe beyond our Earth's atmosphere. This includes things like other planets in our solar system, moons, stars, and …

Jun 24, 2025 · The discovery led to the realization that the universe is expanding, and that it must have had a beginning: the Big Bang. “Hubble is known as a titan in astronomy, especially …

Join the Museum and local astronomy groups for an evening of stargazing at the Eisenhower Memorial.

See the night's sky as never before. Explore the cosmos from the comfort of your home. Discover the secrets of the Sun. You can do all this and more with our unique astronomy programs, led …

Join Museum staff and members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club for a view of the night sky through our telescopes. Stargazing will take place outside in the bus parking lot at the …

Nov 1, 2007 · Dr. David DeVorkin is senior curator, history of astronomy and the space sciences, at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. DeVorkin's research and collections …

Oct 8, 2024 · Thus, those planets closest to us were discovered first by ancient civilizations. The Ice Giants were only discovered well after the invention of the telescope once technology …

Nov 14, 2024 · A moon is a planetary body that goes around another planetary body. Usually, this is one or more moons going around a planet, but it doesn’t have to be a planet. In Star Wars, …

Volunteer Training: In addition to the Museum’s required training, volunteers will participate in a mandatory, initial astronomy training session of approximately two hours. This orientation is …

Explore exhibitions at the National Air and Space Museum showcasing aviation and space artifacts, human flight history, and related events.