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Trifid and Lagoon Nebulae

First Look At Vera C. Rubin Observatory “First Light” Images

Friday June 27th
Adler Planetarium Staff

Adler hosts first light watch party for brand new detailed images from the telescope that will capture more information about our Universe than all optical telescopes combined.

Mercury, as seen by Messenger in 2011. Image credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Carnegie Institution of Washington

Adler Skywatch: July 2025

Wednesday June 25th

What’s in the sky in July, 2025? Learn how to see Mercury, Mars, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter in the night sky.

Adler Planetarium Announces $1 Million Gift for STEAM Youth Engagement Programs from S&C Electric Company Fund

Monday June 9th
Adler Planetarium Staff

Adler Planetarium is thrilled to announce ongoing support for its youth programs with a $1 million gift from the S&C Electric Company Fund.

Child using phone in Mission Moon exhibit.

Can You Hear Sound In Space?

Friday June 6th
Rachel Van Clepper

How does sound work in space? Explore the science of sound and what that means for sounds in space.

A green tent on sand with silhouetted trees and a blue night sky with stars

Sky Observing 101: Where To Go Stargazing In Chicago

Wednesday June 4th
Michelle Nichols

Your guide to the best stargazing spots in Chicago and across the midwest.

Adler Skywatch: June 2025

Thursday May 29th
Karen Donnelly

What’s in the sky in June, 2025? Learn about the summer solstice and how to see the planets Venus, Saturn, Mercury, and Mars, this month.

The Adler Planetarium on a sunny, summer day, with a line of guests on the museum steps. A bright blue sky contrasts the museum's yellow banners.

How To Get To The Adler Planetarium And Museum Campus During The 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Races

Friday May 23rd
Adler Planetarium Staff

How to get to the Adler Planetarium and the Museum Campus in Chicago during NASCAR Chicago Street Races July 5, July 6, 2025.

Front exterior of the Adler Planetarium with a blue sky.

10 Things At The Adler Planetarium You Don’t Want To Miss

Monday May 12th
Colleen Cesaretti

Must see exhibits and experiences at one of your favorite Chicago attractions, the Adler Planetarium.

Stock cars set up in downtown Chicago in 2023. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times.

NASCAR Returns As A Sponsor Of Adler At Night This Summer

Monday May 5th
Adler Planetarium Staff

NASCAR Chicago Street Race is reaffirming its commitment to STEAM and the Adler Planetarium with a sponsorship of Adler at Night.

Sprigs of wildflower buds are backlit by the light of the setting Sun, tinting the scene with a purple, golden hue.

Adler Skywatch: May 2025

Thursday May 1st
Karen Donnelly

What’s in the sky in May, 2025? How to see the planets Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars, along with the Eta Aquariid meteor shower this month.

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