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Rock Creek Park
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To schedule a program Wednesday through Friday please call the Rock Creek Nature Center and Planetarium (202) 895-6070 for a reservation.

Please note: Nature Programs, except the Puppet Show, are limited to 30 (total) per program and Planetarium Programs are limited to 75 (total) per show. Programs are free, but must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.The Rock Creek Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Rood NW, Washington, DC 20015, near the intersection of Military Road and Glover Road.

The Sun  

Did You Know?
It takes light 8 minutes and 18 seconds, traveling at 186,000 miles per second to cover the 93 million miles from the sun to the earth. You can learn more amazing astronomy facts at the only planetarium in the NPS in Rock Creek Park.
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Last Updated: April 27, 2007 at 11:15 EST