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pdxleaf
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Spoiler Alert.

This is a picture heavy thread about the new Moon Exhibit at the DC Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.

If you would prefer to experience it yourself then don't look further. Otherwise, enjoy!
 
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Wow! Thanks for the great photos.

It’s truly amazing that an astronaut was named after a watch.
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Fabulous pictorial... thank you @pdxleaf !!

You and I follow each other around the country so you gotta come here!
 
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You and I follow each other around the country so you gotta come here!

You betcha... great minds must think alike -- was just opening up Google Flights to take a peek at airfare!
Question, is this a permanent exhibition?
 
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Wow when you said "picture heavy" you were not kidding.

Amazing exhibition and great pictures, thanks for sharing them
 
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Is the DC-3 still hanging from the ceiling? Just asking because I knew someone who flew that specific aircraft.
 
pdxleaf
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You betcha... great minds must think alike -- was just opening up Google Flights to take a peek at airfare!
Question, is this a permanent exhibition?

Yes, perm. It is recently completed, which means new displays, etc. You need a ticket reserved for entry, although it is free. Sign up online.
 
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Is the DC-3 still hanging from the ceiling? Just asking because I knew someone who flew that specific aircraft.
Very cool!

I think so but it's rearranged. The entrance is on the opposite side. I didn't look closely outside space.

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I need to remind myself to come look at these pics every time I doorjamb my watches!
Great pictorial; thanks for posting.
I’m planning on visiting KSC in a few weeks and can’t wait to see again what’s on display.
 
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Great write up and pictures.

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Watch on glove - start time @ the bottom.
 
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I need to remind myself to come look at these pics every time I doorjamb my watches!
Great pictorial; thanks for posting.
I’m planning on visiting KSC in a few weeks and can’t wait to see again what’s on display.

Armstrong's watch was in pretty good shape. Collins ' watch was the most beat up.
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Nice! I just took my 5-year-old a couple of weeks ago. Overall, I think it's a nice update to the collection and exhibition. I can't wait to go back when they complete the new construction and installation.

I think my favorite things were:
- Seeing the flight manual for the Apollo 11 mission.
- The new planetarium shows were awesome and really won my kid over.
- The aircraft and models from the late 19th century and first decade of flight - it was really interesting seeing all the bizarre contraptions people were dreaming up.
- They have the original model for the Enterprise! I almost missed it - it's just sort of hanging out by the main entrance like it's no big deal!

Definitely worth the trip!
 
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Awesome! When I was in DC last year it was completely closed for the renovations. The good thing was it forced us to check out the exhibit at Dulles which I had never been to. They have the Space Shuttle Discovery over there and is also a must see! Looking forward to seeing this new exhibit next time.
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Watching Discovery being flown in for her final presentation space was a day I will always remember. My wife worked at a building that overlooked the Dulles runway, so she managed to snag a few amazing pictures. I think the second one here is the best of them.
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Watching Discovery being flown in for her final presentation space was a day I will always remember. My wife worked at a building that overlooked the Dulles runway, so she managed to snag a few amazing pictures. I think the second one here is the best of them.
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Wow! Quick reaction photography. Not easy. These are great!
 
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