Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass

$The Dearborn refractor$

Currently Out Of Orbit For Cosmic Renovations

Pardon our space dust! The Adler Planetarium’s Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass exhibit is currently closed for exhibit renovations and will reopen this summer.

Deeper Exploration

Giant telescopes long embodied the promise of groundbreaking discoveries symbolizing progress, technological prowess, and cultural sophistication. Check out this online exhibit, “The Allure of Giant Telescopes” to learn more about these astronomical instruments.