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Explore Andromeda Galaxy and Asteroid Threat This Weekend!

2/15/2025

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This weekend, the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond invites stargazers to witness the wonders of the Andromeda Galaxy. With NASA's groundbreaking survey uncovering over 200 million stars, astronomer Justin Bartel will guide visitors through “The Dome,” also tracking the intriguing Asteroid 2024 YR4, which poses a 2% risk of impacting Earth. Don't miss this cosmic adventure!

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This weekend, the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond invites stargazers to witness the wonders of the Andromeda Galaxy. With NASA's groundbreaking survey uncovering over 200 million stars, astronomer Justin Bartel will guide visitors through “The Dome,” also tracking the intriguing Asteroid 2024 YR4, which poses a 2% risk of impacting Earth. Don't miss this cosmic adventure!