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Public Observatory Project - Transition Phase

September 1, 2012 - August 31, 2014 | Exhibitions
This award provides critical support to continue operating the Public Observatory at the National Air and Space Museum (NASM) beyond the initial two-year period of construction, opening, and initial operation, and to keep it viable until it can become a permanent fully endowed education and public outreach feature on the National Mall.

Funders

NSF
Funding Program: ISE/AISL
Award Number: 1219836
Funding Amount: 210000

TEAM MEMBERS

  • David DeVorkin
    Principal Investigator
    Smithsonian Institution
  • Katie Moore
    Co-Principal Investigator
    Smithsonian Institution
  • Discipline: Space science
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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