Frequently Asked Questions about the USNO

Frequently Asked Questions

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• Q: Does the Naval Observatory offer tours of its facilities? 
  A: The U.S. Naval Observatory does not offer public tours of its facilities.
   

• Q: Where can I find information on the observatory's telescopes?
  A: More information on our telescopes can be found on the following webpage: USNO's Telescopes
   

• Q: Where can I go in the Washington, DC area to look through a telescope?
  A: You can learn more about local observatories, planetariums, and amateur astronomy groups on the following webpage: Local Observatories, Planetaria, and Clubs
   

• Q: How do I get to the Naval Observatory?
  A: Directions can be found on the following webpage: How to find us
   

• Q: How can I learn more about the history of the Naval Observatory?
  A: More information on the history of USNO can be found on the following webpage: USNO - Our Command History