From June 14 to June 22, the Museum is an early voting site for certain electoral districts in Manhattan. Find your early voting site at the NYC Board of Elections.
The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy—SOFIA—is the only airborne telescope in the world. Infrared imaging of stars and planets is difficult from ground-based observatories because water vapor in Earth's lower atmosphere blocks most infrared radiation. SOFIA operates from a modified Boeing 747, soaring above this vapor to capture infrared emissions from distant galaxies.
Classroom discussion activity for use with the video.