Astronomy - National Air and Space Museum
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 even …
Who is the Man That Discovered the Universe? - National Air 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 American …
Astronomy Programs - National Air and Space Museum
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 by …
Stargazing at the Udvar-Hazy Center - National Air and Space Museum
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 Steven F. …
Astronomy Program - National Air and Space Museum
Join the Museum and local astronomy groups for an evening of stargazing at the Eisenhower Memorial.
Solar System - National Air and Space Museum
Aug 7, 2025 · The Solar System, located in the Milky Way Galaxy, is our celestial neighborhood. Our Solar System consists of 8 planets, several dwarf planets, dozens of moons, and millions of …
Canceled: Stargazing at the Udvar-Hazy Center
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 Steven F. …
Dwarf planets - National Air and Space Museum
Jun 9, 2020 · If you are old enough, you may remember a time when we thought Pluto was a planet. In 2006 the International Astronomical Union (IAU) adopted a standardized definition of what is and isn't …
How Hubble Changed the Way We Picture Our Universe
Apr 24, 2020 · In this guest blog, Dr. Elizabeth Kessler explores the contributions of the Hubble Space Telescope and how it has changed the way we envision our universe.
Meet Vera Rubin - National Air and Space Museum
Nov 17, 2021 · Vera Cooper Rubin produced clear observational evidence in the 1970s that finally convinced astronomers worldwide of the existence of dark matter.