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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium

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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds to support Arlington, Virginia's David M. Brown Planetarium and helps advance APS in providing science education in Arlington County. The Friends organization sponsors shows & other public programs

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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
You can still attend the Friends of Arlington’s Planetarium show this evening, Sept 12th “Messengers of Time and Space.” On Sunday we have 2 family friend shows @ 1:30pm & 3pm. friendsoftheplanetarium.org/events Show sold out? Tickets may be available @ the door
Photo of the white domed Arlington Planetarium. Behind it is the large white Education office building. An American flag is visible, flying from the roof of the Education building.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Weekend plans? Join the Friends of Arlington’s Planetarium on Sept 12th & 13th for great shows "Messengers of Time & Space" on Sat @ 6pm AND 2 family friendly shows on Sun Sept 13th "One World, One Sky" @ 1:30 & “Perfect Little Planet” @ 3pm. Info friendsoftheplanetarium.org/events
Poster for the Planetarium show "Messengers of Time and Space." There is a star filled background. In the center is a round blue circle with the words "Messengers of Time and Space" in white letters. Around the words are white icons showing comets, waves, and stars.
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ESA Space Science @science.esa.int · 07/09/2026
Where did August go? 😲 It may have been summer, but space kept us busy. 🌘 From a magnificent total solar eclipse, to Mars 🔴 exploration and Webb's surprising discovery near our galaxy’s central black hole 🕳️, August was quite the month! 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKZV-koyxtg 🔭
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
This weekend, Sept 12 & 13th Join the Friends of Arlington’s Planetarium for great shows "Messengers of Time & Space" on Sat @ 6pm AND 2 family friendly shows on Sun Sept 13th "One World, One Sky" @ 1:30 & “Perfect Little Planet” @ 3pm. Info friendsoftheplanetarium.org/events
An image of the orange crab nebula. In the background is a dark blue background with small white and yellow stars, which look like bright lights, as photographed from the James Webb Space Telescope Image from @nasa
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
See us at the #ArlingtonVA County Fair on Sat & Sun August 15th & 16th inside. Watch a show in our new portable planetarium. The fair & our show is free! Details including hours and shuttle busses @ arlingtoncountyfair.us
Photo of inside a large school gym is a a black round igloo shaped portable planetarium. The size on the side of the dome says "Friends of Arlington's Planetarium." Two people are standing in front of the dome talking.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
The planetarium show “Legends of the Starry Realm” is today, July 12th @ 3pm at Arlington’s Planetarium. Information & tickets are events.ticketleap.com/events/frien... Never miss a show – join the Friends of the Planetarium today friendsoftheplanetarium.org
Photo of the white domed Arlington Planetarium. In the sky above it is a large rainbow, with the outer red edge of the rainbow very noticeable. A cherry tree blooms next to the planetarium's entrance. To the left side of the Planetarium is the tall white building.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Join us tomorrow Sunday July 12 for the family friendly show “Magic TreeHouse: Space Mission” @ 1:30pm At 3pm we have “Legends of the Starry Realm” Info & Tickets events.ticketleap.com/events/frien... Show sold out? There may be a limited # of tickets available @ the door
This image from NASA shows the sun on June 20, 2013. The sun looks like a large round red and orange ball. There is a bright yellow light of a solar flare on the left side of the sun and an eruption of solar material shooting, which looks like a dark orange line, through the sun’s atmosphere, called a prominence eruption.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Join us tomorrow Sunday June 14th for the family friendly show “Little Eve: Stories of Planet Earth” @ 1:30pm. We have a special author talk @ 3pm on the Space Shuttle Program. Tickets events.ticketleap.com/events/frien... Show sold out? There may be a limited # of tickets available @ the door
Photo of Arlington Public school graduate astronaut David M. Brown. He is wearing a blue NASA flight suit and is wearing large headphones with a microphone in front on his mouth. Next to him is a photo of the Space Shuttle launching.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
There still is time today Sat June 13th to go to Arlington Planetarium to see the dome show “Explore” @ 7:30pm. Tickets for this show & info about Sunday's show @ 1:30pm & talk @ 3pm can be found at events.ticketleap.com/events/frien... Show out show? A limited # of tickets available @ the door
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Today June 13th we have 3 great events. 2 planetarium shows, one @ 6pm & another one @ 7:30pm AND a living history presentation on colonial astronomers Sat @ 4:30. On Sunday June 14 we have a kid’s planetarium show @ 1:30pm & special author talk @ 3pm Info events.ticketleap.com/events/frien...
Poster for the Planetarium show "Explore" which will be shown Saturday June 13th at 7:30pm. The poster shows the International Space Station, which consists of several round areas joined together. The solar panels extended on the sides along the Space Station. Below the station the orange sun is cresting above the daker round earth in the background.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Its a busy weekend June 13 & 14 for the Friends of the Planetarium! In addition to shows on Sat & Sun, we have a living history presentation with 2 colonial astronomers Sat @ 4:30 & a lecture by Amy Kaminski on her book about NASA’s Space Shuttles Sun @ 3pm Tkts events.ticketleap.com/events/frien...
Photo of the inside of the Arlington, VA Planetarium. The audience sitting in comfortable chairs and looking up at the ceiling of the planetarium. They are watching white clouds move against a blue sky.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Join us June 13 & 14 for a busy weekend @ the #ArlingtonVA Planetarium. Two fun special events: a living history presentation on colonial astronomers Sat @ 4:30pm & Sun @ 3 pm a talk on the Space Shuttle Program. And great planetarium shows too! Info events.ticketleap.com/events/frien...
A poster for two special events at the Arlington, Virginia Planetarium. The title says: Special Program events in June at the David M. Brown Planetarium. On the top half is a modern color photo of a man in a colonial outfit standing next to a small telescope on a tripod. The title is "The American Scientific Revolution" A conversation with 2 revolutionary era scientists, Saturday, June 13th at 4:30pm. On the bottom half of the poster is a color photo of a woman. Behind her is one of NASA's space shuttles. The title is "The People's Spaceship" presented by Amy Kaminski. A talk about the history of the NASA Space Shuttle Program. Sunday, June 14 at 3pm. On the bottom of the poster it says: Visit the Friends of the Planetarium website to get tickets: friendsoftheplanetarium.org
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Capital Weather @capitalweather.com · 12/06/2026
It's hot, folks! Current heat indexes mostly in the upper 90s to low 100s. DC has already reached at least 96 degrees, breaking the record high for the date of 95 in 2017. Stay hydrated if you're out.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Its a busy weekend June 13 & 14 for the Friends of the Planetarium! In addition to shows on Sat & Sun, we have a living history presentation with 2 colonial astronomers Sat @ 4:30 & a lecture by Amy Kaminski on her book about NASA’s Space Shuttles Sun @ 3pm Tkts events.ticketleap.com/events/frien...
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Arlington Public Schools @apsva.us · 11/06/2026
Arlington County is under a Heat Advisory tomorrow, June 12, 2026, with heat index values as high as 103 degrees (feels-like temperature). There will be no outdoor recess or other outdoor activities for students during school hours and during Extended Day. More: bit.ly/4uwZECf
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
There still is time today, Sat May 16th to come to #ArlingtonVA Planetarium to see a great planetarium show Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter @ 7:30. Tickets for this show & info about Sunday's shows @ events.ticketleap.com/events/frien...
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
This weekend May 16th & 17th join us for great #planetarium shows: Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter on Sat @ 7:30pm; and the kid friendly We are Stars on Sun @ 3pm. tickets events.ticketleap.com/events/frien... Sold out show? A limited number of tickets may be available @ the door
Image from NASA of what light going through a Black Hole might look like, with a large hole surrounded by rings of white and purple-white colored light.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
It’s a Friends of Arlington's Planetarium weekend May 16-17th. 3 different shows for different audiences including: Sunstuck; Phantom of the Universe on Sat; & We are Stars on Sun @ 3pm. Tickets @ friendsoftheplanetarium.org Sold out show? There may be tickets available @ the door.
This image from NASA shows the sun on June 20, 2013. The sun looks like a large round red and orange ball. There is a bright yellow light of a solar flare on the left side of the sun and an eruption of solar material shooting, which looks like a dark orange line, through the sun’s atmosphere, called a prominence eruption.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
very cool! 🦖
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
This weekend May 16th & 17th Join the Friends for great shows. 2 shows Sat evening @ 6 Sunstuck! & 7:30 Phantom of the Universe: Dark Matter. Family friendly show Sun @ 3pm Details events.ticketleap.com/events/frien... Show sold out? A limited # of tickets available @ the door
Photograph of Arlington Public school graduate astronaut David M. Brown floating weightless on the Space Shuttle. He is holding a small video camera in his left hand which is pointed towards the viewer.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
DYK May 16th & 17th is a Friends of Arlington's Planetarium weekend? Join us for 4 great shows: On Sat learn about the Sun @ 6pm & Dark Matter @ 7:30pm. Fun family shows Sunday @ 1:30 & 3pm. Tickets events.ticketleap.com/events/frien... Sold out show? A limited # of tickets available @ the door
This image from NASA shows the sun on June 20, 2013. The sun looks like a large round red and orange ball. There is a bright yellow light of a solar flare on the left side of the sun and an eruption of solar material shooting, which looks like a dark orange line, through the sun’s atmosphere, called a prominence eruption.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
There is still time to join us TODAY Sunday April 19th for a fun family planetarium show. At 3pm see "The Stellars: Mission Green" Info friendsoftheplanetarium.org/calendar Sold out show? There may be a limited number of tickets available at the door
Photo of the white domed Arlington Planetarium. Behind it is the large white Education office building. An American flag is visible, flying from the roof of the Education building.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Today Saturday April 18th at 4pm join the Friends of Arlington's Planetarium for a free talk by retired NASA engineer Ann Micklos. Tickets available for our evening planetarium shows about our dynamic spaceship called Earth at 6pm & 7:30 Info friendsoftheplanetarium.org
Drawing of several planets all in a row. The planet closest to the viewer is the Earth. Blue oceans, green land, and white clouds can be seen. Behind it are many other planets of different sizes and colors, streching back to the distance.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
This weekend April 18th & 19th Join the Friends for a special weekend of events. A talk by former NASA engineer on Sat @ 4pm; planetarium shows Sat evening @ 6 & 7:30 & family friendly dome shows on Sun @ 1:30 & 3pm Details www.friendsoftheplanetarium.org
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We hope you can join us this weekend April 18 & 19th as we honor #ArlingtonVA public school graduate and astronaut David M Brown. We have events on Saturday & Sunday, including a talk by a former NASA engineer. Details at www.friendsoftheplanetarium.org
Image from NASA of the full moon rising behind a group of evergreen trees
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Capital Weather @capitalweather.com · 16/04/2026
🥵 🌡️ With the cooler river moderating temperatures at National, DC 'only' hit 89 today, a few shy of another record. 92 at Dulles and 91 at BWI, both records. 11th day at or above 80 this year in D.C. -- tied for the most to date with 1945. Details and updated forecast at cwg.live.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
We hope you can join us this weekend April 18 & 19th as we honor #ArlingtonVA public school graduate David M Brown. We have events on Saturday & Sunday, including a talk by a former NASA engineer. Details at www.friendsoftheplanetarium.org
Photo of Arlington Public school graduate astronaut David M. Brown. He is wearing a blue NASA flight suit and is wearing large headphones with a microphone in front on his mouth. Next to him is a photo of the Space Shuttle lauching.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
This weekend April 18th & 19th Join the Friends for a special weekend of events. A talk by former NASA engineer on Sat @ 4pm; shows Sat evening @ 6 & 7:30 & family friendly shows on Sun @ 1:30 & 3pm Details www.friendsoftheplanetarium.org
Photograph of Arlington Public school graduate astronaut David M. Brown floating weightless on the Space Shuttle. He is holding a small video camera in his left hand which is pointed towards the viewer.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
DYK this weekend March 21 & 22 is a Friends weekend? Tonite @ 6pm join us for a talk Dinosaurs of the National Capital Region by Dr. Thomas R. Holtz, Jr. Dome shows include: Unseen Earth, Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival, & Legends of the Starry Realm. Tickets events.ticketleap.com/events/frien...

Photo of a man wearing sunglasses, a brown hat with a wide brim, and a white t-shirt. In his right hand facing the camera he is holding a dinosaur tooth, which is about 3 inches long.
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All the Galaxies! @allthegalaxies.galaxyzoo.org · 21/03/2026
A smooth galaxy in a merger, observed with the Hubble Space Telescope in the CANDELS-GOODS survey. It is at redshift 1.57 (lookback time 9.70 billion years) with coordinates (53.22014, -27.89087). 36 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo CANDELS.
A smooth galaxy in a merger from the Galaxy Zoo CANDELS project, classified by 36 volunteers.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
DYK this weekend March 21 & 22 is a Friends weekend? Tonite join us for a talk Dinosaurs of the National Capital Region by Dr. Thomas R. Holtz, Jr. Dome shows include: Unseen Earth, Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival, & Legends of the Starry Realm. Tickets events.ticketleap.com/events/frien...
Poster for the planetarium show "Unseen Earth: Observe, Understand, Respond." The Earth with blue oceans, white clouds, and green and brown land can be seen from above. Above the earth is a satellite which is sending transparent blue beams towards an ocean on Earth.
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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Attention Science Communicators! We are conducting a survey on the landscape of science communication & need your help gathering experiences. Please send this to #SciComm ppl you know. We want to get as thorough a sense of the state of the field as we can. umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
A block of text that says "Scientists at the University of Miami are carrying out a research study on trends in the field of science communication. 

For this survey we are defining science communication as work that is done: 

• by a technical subject area expert in some field related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, 
• outside of classroom settings 
• aimed at the public 

If you are 18 years of age or older and work or recently worked in this field (full-time, part-time, or as a side project), please click the link below to complete a short survey. If you are interested in learning more about this research study, please e-mail us at Julia.wester@miami.edu. In the body of your email please provide your full name, and if you would prefer to be contacted by phone, your phone number and the best time to reach you. Contacting us for more information does not commit you to participating, and should you decide to participate you may terminate your participation at any time."
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Weekend plans for March 21st & 22nd? Join the Friends for 4 great events: one talk and 3 different planetarium shows. Details & tickets events.ticketleap.com/events/frien... Sold out show? There may be a limited # of tickets available at the door.
Poster for the planetarium show "Dinosaurs: A story of Survival." It shows a young girl playing with dinoasaur toys. In the background is a window. The full moon is visible. Scattered throughout the post are small colored lights of different sizes. They are red, blue, and green.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
This weekend March 21 & 22nd we have 4 great program items from the Friends of the Planetarium. Our theme: Dinosaurs! Details events.ticketleap.com/events/frien... Sold out show? A limited number of tickets may be available at the door.
Photo of a man wearing sunglasses, a brown hat with a wide brim, and a white t-shirt. In his right hand facing the camera he is holding a dinosaur tooth, which is about 3 inches long.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Its a Friends of Arlington's Planetarium weekend! Join us 4 Dome Fest-a Fulldome Festival 2/21 @ 6pm & 2/22 @ 3pm. Admission 2 Dome Fest is free - but Tickets needed for our shows this weekend including Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity Sat @ 7:30p friendsoftheplanetarium.org
A drawing of a black hole. The center of the hole is black, around it is a yellow and orange circle. A ray of light purple light moves through the hole in the center. In the distance stars can be faintly seen as small white dots in a black landscape. Image from @nasa
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Capital Weather @capitalweather.com · 21/02/2026
New SNOW BRIEFING... *We've fined tuned amounts; no big changes, except increase near Bay * Rain-snow mix Sunday daytime, little accum; conditions deteriorate at night w/ snow, wind, accumulation. * Closings/delays likely Monday am; some snow may linger Link: www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
How cool is this? Free Dome Fest shows on Feb 21st @ 6pm & @ 3pm on Feb 22nd. Enjoy a half hour of short fulldome films, some created by Arlington students! Advance tickets not req for Dome Fest. Tickets for planetarium shows on Sat & Sun can be found at friendsoftheplanetarium.org
A photo of the white domed Arlington Planetarium. While the sidewalk around it is clear, along the side of the planetarium snow is visible. To the left side of the planetarium is a small tree with its branches bare.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Join us this weekend Feb 21st & 22nd. Traditional planetarium show Black Holes:The Other Side of Infinity Sat @ 7:30pm & One World, One Sky on Sun @ 1:30pm. Also happening: Free Dome fest shows - Sat @ 6pm & Sun @ 3pm. Info friendsoftheplanetarium.org
Photo of the outside of the white dome Arlington Planetarium. Near the door is a sign which says Friends of Arlington's Planetarium in blue and white letters. There are several people standing in front of the doors waiting to go into the building.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
DYK Feb 21st & 22nd is a Friends of Arlington's Planetarium weekend? Join us 4 Dome Fest-a Fulldome Festival 2/21 @ 6pm & 2/22 @ 3pm. Admission to Dome Fest is FREE w/with no tickets need. Info about that & our other shows this weekend @ friendsoftheplanetarium.org Please help us spread the word!
A photo of the white domed Arlington Planetarium. While the sidewalk around it is clear, along the side of the planetarium snow is visible. To the left side of the planetarium is a small tree with its branches bare.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
CANCELLATION NOTICE! ALL SATURDAY EVENING & SUNDAY AFTERNOON public planetarium shows on JANUARY 24 & 25, 2026 are CANCELED due to the Arlington Public Schools weather related closure. We apologize for the inconvenience. Tickets will be refunded. We hope to see you in Feb!
Photo of the white domed Arlington Planetarium with the words "David M. Brown Planetarium" written in brown along the wall. In front the planetarium are 2 people dressed as stormtroopers from the Star Wars Movies. The people are members of the 501st Legion, a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization comprised of and operated by Star Wars fans that helps charities.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
There is a good chance of snow this weekend. All planetarium shows are still scheduled. Check @APSVirginia operational status @ www.apsva.us/health-safet... for details. Tickets purchased for canceled shows will be refunded. Thx & stay warm. friendsoftheplanetarium.org
A photo of the white domed Arlington Planetarium. While the sidewalk around it is clear, along the side of the planetarium snow is visible. To the left side of the planetarium is a small tree with its branches bare.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Planning ahead for the weekend? Join the Friends of Arlington's Planetarium for 4 great shows Jan 24th & 25th. Its our premier of "Unseen Earth" on what satellites can tell us about Earth on January 24th. Show info and tickets @ www.ticketleap.events/events/frien...
Poster for the planetarium show "Unseen Earth: Observe, Understand, Respond." The Earth with blue oceans, white clouds, and green and brown land can be seen from above. Above the earth is a satellite which is sending transparent blue beams towards an ocean on Earth.
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Capital Weather @capitalweather.com · 21/01/2026
NEW: The National Weather Service has raised the winter storm threat to its highest level for Sunday for the entire DC region. This means a high threat of a high impact winter storm that causes significant travel delays, closures and threats to life and property.
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
This weekend, Janauary 24th & 25th Join the Friends of #ArlingtonVA Planetarium for 4 great shows. 2 on Satuday evening & 2 on Sunday afternoon. Details at www.ticketleap.events/events/frien... Sold out show? There may be a limited number of tickets available @ the door
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
I think we are all feeling this. Better see a show at #ArlingtonVA planetarium in order to have a better sense of time. Tickets for shows Friday Dec 26 & Sat December 26th at 8:30pm. Sold out show? There may be a limited number of tickets at the door. www.ticketleap.events/events/frien...
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Andrew Jones @andrewjonesspace.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Two launches for China within the last day. A Long March 8A lifted off at 2326 UTC Dec. 25 from Hainan carrying Guowang sats, & at 1607 UTC today (Dec. 26), a Long March 3B lifted off from Xichang carrying the Fengyun-4C weather sat. 90 launches in 2025. mp.weixin.qq.com/s/jXFhqkTV-y...
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Looking for something 2 do? Join us for a special event @ the #ArlingtonVA Planetarium for Laser Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon on Fri December 26th & Sat Dec 27 at 8:30pm Tickets www.ticketleap.events/events/frien... Sold out show? There *may* be a limited number of tickets available @ the door
Dark purple poster for shows on December 26 and December 27th at the Arlington, Virginia Planetarium. The poster has light purple and white lines from out towards the viewer from slightly off center. It includes the general webpage for the Planetarium at https://friendsoftheplanetarium.org/
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Friends of Arlington's Planetarium @frnzplanetarium.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Lasers during the holidays! Join us for special events at the #ArlingtonVA Planetarium for Laser Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon on Fri December 26th & Sat Dec 27 at 8:30pm Tickets www.ticketleap.events/events/frien... Sold out show? There *may* be a limited number of tickets available @ the door
Dark purple poster with line lines for Laser shows at the Arlington Virginia Planetarium on December 26th and 27th. Different shows at 6, 7, and 8:30pm. Tickets available at https://www.ticketleap.events/events/friendsoftheplanetarium
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All the Galaxies! @allthegalaxies.galaxyzoo.org · 23/12/2025
A spiral galaxy, observed with the Hubble Space Telescope in the COSMOS survey. It is at redshift 0.85 (lookback time 7.29 billion years) with coordinates (149.67313, 2.06979). 51 volunteers classified this galaxy in Galaxy Zoo: Hubble.🔭
A spiral galaxy from the Galaxy Zoo: Hubble project, classified by 51 volunteers.
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Capital Weather @capitalweather.com · 16/12/2025
Most of the region running above average for snowfall this season so far! ❄️ ☃️ Snowiest December in DC and many nearby spots since 2017. The 2018-2024 period had only 0.6 inches in total for the month. Can we add more over next two weeks? Details at cwg.live.
Seasonal snowfall map and compared to average. Most of the region shown -- VA to PA and NJ -- is above average so far. A few smaller areas are below average like around Martinsburg in WV.
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