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Learn about the summer solstice and how to see the planets, Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, and Mercury. Chicago's Adler Planetarium is America's first planetarium and a premiere resource for inspiring the next generation of space explorers.
'Adler After Dark', the Adler Planetarium's 21+ evening event, was voted "Best After Hours Event" of 2013 by the Chicago Reader and "Best Date Night" by Chicago Parent. Guests at Adler After Dark have open museum access, themed programs, sky shows and views of the Chicago skyline.
Welcome to ‘Scopes with the Adler, where we bring the cosmos closer to you with telescope observing programs across Chicago and at the Adler Planetarium—perfect for observing experts and novices alike.
Save on admission to your choice of 3 top Chicago attractions, including the Adler Planetarium*, Shedd Aquarium, Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour, Skydeck Chicago, and more! Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order, over a 9-day period.
The Adler Planetarium is dedicated to astronomy and astrophysics. Founded in 1930, it is located on northeastern tip of Northerly Island on Lake Michigan, a brisk walk east of the Shedd.
Jul 22, 2019 · Built in 1930, Adler Planetarium was the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. Max Adler, an early investor in Sears Roebuck, provided the funds for the museum that still bears his name. His legacy is part of Chicago’s Museum Campus, one of three museums that are some of the city’s most popular attractions .
The Adler Planetarium is home to one of the world's greatest collections of historic instruments. The collection documents nine centuries of human effort to understand and...
The Adler Planetarium in Chicago, one of the city's top museums, is home to three theaters with daily shows and exhibits that explore the universe.
The Adler Planetarium, Chicago, Illinois. 126,852 likes · 408 talking about this · 311,128 were here. Located on Chicago's lake, The Adler Planetarium is the first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere.
Apr 13, 2023 · This May marks the 93rd anniversary of the Adler Planetarium — the first planetarium built in the Western hemisphere. Located on the windy shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago, the facility was established by Max Adler, who in 1928 gave $500,000 to support its construction — nearly $9 million today.
