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Category: Astronomy

Kelly took this photo of the moon during a star gazing night at the Virginia Living Museum.
Astronomy

Stargazing in Virginia: Best Locations and Tips

May 5, 2025
Dr. Michael Rutkowski visits the Abbitt Planetarium at the Virginia Living Museum.
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How the Abbitt Planetarium & Observatory Sparked a Lifetime in Astrophysics

May 1, 2025
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COSMIC STRINGS ALERT: Total Lunar Eclipse May 15!

May 10, 2022
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Blinded by the Light

April 18, 2022
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Planets Are Moving…

March 14, 2022
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It’s Been a Long Time Since I Rock and Rolled

February 7, 2022
Starturday Night LIVE
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I’m Your Venus

June 8, 2021
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COSMIC STRINGS ALERT: Rocket Launch visible from Virginia TONIGHT (maybe!)

May 10, 2021
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#SELFIE

April 8, 2021
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Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves

March 8, 2021
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COSMIC STRINGS ALERT: Perseverance Landing on Mars TODAY!

February 18, 2021
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See the Show!

February 12, 2021
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