Event Type
Special Event
Location
Side Gallery
In recognition of the 400th anniversary of Galileo Galilei’s first celestial observations, 2009 has been designated the International Year of Astronomy. To celebrate, NASA’s Great Observatories – the Hubble Space Telescope, Spitzer Space Telescope, and Chandra X-Ray Observatory – are collaborating to produce spectacular multi-wavelength views of our universe. The Museum of Flight has been selected by NASA as one of 100 sites nationwide to display this exciting new image. Join Museum President and CEO Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar and distinguished guests for the unveiling ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Museum educators will be offering a selection of fun, space related family activities all day! By the way, Galileo was born on February 15, 1564.