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FROM APOLLO TO ARTEMIS, WE'RE GOING BACK

Join the mission and journey to the best spring break destination, the Moon. Find new immersive dome theater shows like Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side Of The Moon, guided tours, hands-on activities, and more!

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Adler Planetarium Expands Collection of Work by Space Art Pioneer, Chesley Bonestell, with Major Archive Acquisition

April 24, 2026

Adler Planetarium Staff

Decades-spanning business archive showcases the collaboration across science and the arts during the space age, newly expanded Chesley Bonestell collection at the Adler Planetarium.

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What Is Artemis II? Launch Date, Crew, And NASA’s Next Moon Mission Explained

April 1, 2026

Michelle Nichols

Adler astronomer Michelle Nichols explains everything you need to know about NASA’a Artemis II mission and gives the latest updates on launch.

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Adler Skywatch: April 2026

March 27, 2026

Karen Donnelly

What’s in the sky in April 2026? How to see the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter in the night sky this month.

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Understanding Chicagohenge

February 25, 2026

Adler Planetarium Staff

The Chicagohenge is a bi-annual event where the cosmos and architecture harmoniously align. Learn about the science behind it all!