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American hero, former NASA Astronaut, and Adler Life-Trustee Captain James Lovell

The Adler Planetarium Mourns the Loss of Captain James A. Lovell Jr.

Friday August 8th

The Adler mourns the loss of American hero, former NASA Astronaut, and Adler Life-Trustee Captain James A. Lovell Jr.

Elizabeth C. Babcock Headshot

The Adler Planetarium Appoints Elizabeth Babcock as President and Chief Executive Officer

Wednesday August 6th

The Adler Planetarium announced today the appointment of Elizabeth C. Babcock, PhD as its next President and Chief Executive Officer.

Summer Reading List: The Best Space Science And Astronomy Books

Monday August 4th
Rachel Van Clepper

Our staff has assigned you summer reading, including a list of the best space science and astronomy books.

A dark starry night sky with three streaks of light across the sky. Deep hues of orange and purple from the Milky Way galaxy appear across the sky as well.

Adler Skywatch: August 2025

Friday July 25th
Karen Donnelly

What’s in the sky in August, 2025? Learn how to see the Perseids Meteor Shower, and the planets Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury.

Camera attached to telescope shooting a comet in the night sky.

Astrophotography 101

Wednesday July 2nd
Adler Planetarium Staff

The astrophotography guide for beginners, including tips on how to choose the right astrophotography equipment.

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.

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