The Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond celebrates National Astronomy Day, April 28, with a variety of activities scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors can look at the sun through telescopes equipped with solar filters for eye safety. They can watch experts grind a telescope mirror, weigh themselves on a lunar scale, and meet costumed interpreter Robert Hicks as he demonstrates navigational instruments like those used in the Renaissance period.
Children can make paper sundials to take home.
The Science Museum is at 2500 W. Broad St.