10th Annual Astronomy Festival on the National Mall
Saturday, June 22, 2019; 6 – 11 pm; in front of the Smithsonian Castle on the National Mall (1000 Jefferson Dr, SW)
Celebrate the summer solstice with telescopic observations of the Sun, Jupiter, and Saturn at the largest annual astronomy outreach event in the US
The 10th Annual Astronomy Festival on the National Mall (AFNM) in Washington, DC, offers visitors a free guided tour of the sky on Saturday, June 22, from 6-11 p.m. This public festival is organized by Dr. Donald Lubowich, Coordinator of Astronomy Outreach at Hofstra University. AFNM features solar, optical, and radio telescope observations; hands-on activities, demonstrations, handouts, posters, banners, and videos; a planetarium show with a portable blow-up dome, speakers from scientific and educational organization, and a chance to mingle with astronomers.