Category: Astronomy 101
Gravitational Waves And The Search For Hierarchical Black Hole Mergers
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.
What Are Gravitational Waves: A New Window Into The Universe
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.
Universe-Sized Questions: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Big Bang
Answering universe-sized questions, including what we know (and don’t know) about dark matter and dark energy, and how it involves the Big Bang.
What Is Dark Matter? The Spooky Case Of Dark Matter
What is dark matter? Has dark matter been discovered? Get an inside look at the history and continued discoveries within the field.
Understanding Chicagohenge
The Chicagohenge is a bi-annual event where the cosmos and architecture harmoniously align. Learn about the science behind it all!
Reading List: The Best Space Science And Astronomy Books
Our staff has assigned you summer reading, including a list of the best space science and astronomy books.
Astrophotography 101
The astrophotography guide for beginners, including tips on how to choose the right astrophotography equipment.
Can You Hear Sound In Space?
How does sound work in space? Explore the science of sound and what that means for sounds in space.
Sky Observing 101: Where To Go Stargazing In Chicago
Your guide to the best stargazing spots in Chicago and across the midwest.
How Astronomy Helps Us Understand Climate Change
As Earth faces a global climate crisis, how can we use and learn from astronomy to help us understand what a changing climate means?



