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Unique Chicago Date Ideas At The Adler Planetarium

January 29, 2026

Discover some of the most unique date ideas for couples in Chicago. Enjoy immersive exhibits, space shows, and stunning skyline views of Chicago.

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Gravitational Waves And The Search For Hierarchical Black Hole Mergers

January 9, 2026

Adler Planetarium Staff

Dr. Shanika Galaudage explains the past, present, and future of gravitational waves and how recent findings have suggested that black holes can merge multiple times through hierarchical formations.

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Adler Skywatch: January 2026

January 7, 2026

Karen Donnelly

What’s in the sky in January, 2026? What to know about the wolf supermoon and Earth’s perihelion, how to see the planets, and the Moon Pleiades conjunction!

Illustration of gravitational waves after a merger of two black holes. Gravitational waves ripple outward as the black holes spiral toward each other. Image credit: LIGO/T. Pyle

What Are Gravitational Waves: A New Window Into The Universe

January 6, 2026

Adler Planetarium Staff

What exactly are gravitational waves and how have they changed the field of astronomy? Adler Astronomer, Dr. Michael Zevin, explains how gravitational waves allow us to hear the sounds of spacetime and how they will lead to new discoveries.