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Here are some of the many opportunities to learn more about astronomy in the Washington, DC area.
Events are open to the public and (mostly) free unless otherwise indicated. Some programs may require registration or RSVPs.
Please check the website of the sponsoring/hosting organization for details and directions!!
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Please let the event hosts know that you found out about their event here on astronomyindc.org!
Currently, the calendar includes information from the following local organizations:
- Phases of the Moon
- IYA2009 Sky Events
- 365 Days of Astronomy Podcasts
- Watson-King Planetarium Towson University
- Fairfax County Public School Planetariums
- CCBC Astronomy (Banneker Planetarium @ CCBC Catonsville, Observatory @ CCBC Dundalk)
- National Air & Space Museum
- Koshland Science Museum at the National Academy of Sciences
- Rappahannok Astronomy Club
- Howard Astronomical League
- National Capital Astronomers
- Astronomical Society of Greenbelt
- Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
- Tri-State Astronomers
- UM Observatory
- JPL Solar System Ambassador (MD) Charles Quintero
- NASA Goddard
- Other clubs and space places in the region
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There are many planetariums in the region which have multiple daily programs... really too many to post in the above calendar. Instead, you should visit their website to find out their program schedules.
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The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and UNESCO to help the citizens of the world rediscover their place in the Universe through the day- and night-time sky, and thereby engage a personal sense of wonder and discovery.
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The World At Night (TWAN) is a program to produce and present a collection of stunning photographs and time-lapse videos of the world's landmarks against the celestial attractions. The eternally peaceful sky looks the same above symbols of all nations and regions, attesting to the truly unified nature of Earth as a planet rather than an amalgam of human-designated territories.
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