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[Public Observatory @SIObservatory]

This account is now retired. We've had an awesome 7 years chatting with all of you. You can find us over @airandspace sharing astronomy news and events, and reminding you to always keep looking up. Clear skies! #SIObservatory

[Public Observatory @SIObservatory]

@Litsas @airandspace The same staff will be involved in creating content. By moving our content to @airandspace, we hope to serve a broader audience of dedicated superfans and astronomy newbies.

[Public Observatory @SIObservatory]

Hello #astronomy friends! We are retiring this Twitter account at the end of the month.

For our photos and news, follow @airandspace

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[Public Observatory @SIObservatory]

This account is going away soon. Follow @airandspace to catch our posts!

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Join us tonight from 9:00 to 11:00 pm for stargazing (or, more accurately, planet-gazing!). The sky has a planet bonanza, with Venus, Jupiter and Saturn all visible shortly after sunset. This event is free! Find us at Independence Ave and 4th St SW.
https://t.co/5t7LwzxPVw

[Public Observatory @SIObservatory]

@miskidomleka yes, that's our plan for tonight!

[Public Observatory @SIObservatory]

Due to the heat advisory today, the Observatory is closed. Join us in the Explore the Universe gallery for hands-on activities!

[Public Observatory @SIObservatory]

Join us in the Explore the Universe gallery at 11am today for an #AstronomyChat with Violette Impelllizzeri! https://t.co/4y6DgmW4nw

[Public Observatory @SIObservatory]

We're open on this steamy day! Stop by on your way to air conditioning to view the Sun safely, 11am-3pm!

[Public Observatory @SIObservatory]

We're open! Stop by to look through a solar telescope, like this Hydrogen-Alpha telescope we're setting up right now!

[Public Observatory @SIObservatory]

The Solstice Star Party is canceled tonight due to weather. Join us inside @airandspace for activities until midnight! Hands-on astronomy in Explore the Universe until 10:30pm, trivia competitions at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30pm; free planetarium show at 10pm. #SolsticeSaturday

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@Astro_Ellen @airandspace We wish you were here too!

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When summer only comes around every 120 years, the summer solstice is a pretty big deal. As we celebrate #SolsticeSaturday, learn about the seasons on Triton, Neptune's largest moon: https://t.co/jjOv0ofEjt

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TODAY! Stop by our Museum in DC to learn all about the Sun as part of the @Smithsonian's #SolsticeSaturday festivities.

[Public Observatory @SIObservatory]

We're closed today due to rain and clouds. Join us inside for astronomy and solstice activities until 4pm! #SolsticeSaturday

[National Air and Space Museum @airandspace]

@SmithsonianNMAI @NMAfA @NMAAHC @hirshhorn @NPG @smithsonian Well-a, well-a, well-a, uh!
Tell me more, tell me more
Can I learn about flight? ✈️
Tell me more, tell me more
Can I see satellites?📡

#SolsticeSaturday #SmithsonianNights

[Public Observatory @SIObservatory]

It's cloudy and we're indoors! Meet us in the Explore the Universe gallery to play an astronomy game with us.

[National Air and Space Museum @airandspace]

So, what exactly is the #SummerSolstice? ☀️

Let our experts at @SIObservatory share the basics, plus 3 things you might not know about the longest day of the year: https://t.co/qVRgUncQqX

[Public Observatory @SIObservatory]

We're closed due to clouds. Join us inside for hands-on #astronomy activities from 11am-3pm, like holding a real space rock or exploring the different colors in stars!

[National Air and Space Museum @airandspace]

On June 23, the @Smithsonian is celebrating the first Saturday of summer with an evening of #SolsticeSaturday activities. Our Museum in DC will be open until midnight, with #airandspace trivia and stargazing. Details: https://t.co/vhpnddK1XQ