Beyond the sight of our naked eye lay vast numbers of beautiful nebulae, with several situated right within the constellation of Orion! Take a look and see what cosmic creations live within the famous hunter’s belt and sword 😱 | The Adler Planetarium

Meet Petrus Apianus’ “Astronomicum Caesareum”: a rare masterpiece of both bookmaking and 16th century astronomy. We’re lucky enough to have one of only about 40 original copies in the world. 📚 This book is filled with intricate paper volvelles that each demonstrate a different kind of astronomical observation. They allow the reader to pretend that they’re using a real astrolabe—kind of like a 1540s style pop-up book! 😉 It is also one of the most comprehensive collections of 16th century astron

Welcome, March! The astronomical beginning of spring, a conjunction, Daylight Savings and more greet us this month! 🌷 | The Adler Planetarium

Happy May! Here’s what’s up in the night sky this month ⭐ Learn more in our Adler Skywatch: May 2023 blog! bit.ly/3UMTM7E 🌸 | The Adler Planetarium

It’s giving cold, but we promise the museum has ✨ heat ✨ When planning your trip to visit us this winter, here are 5 helpful things to know: 1. We have different public hours between 12/25–1/15. 2. Every Wednesday night we are open late for Adler At Night, and (best of all) Museum Entry for Illinois residents is free with proof of residency! 3. Stargazers Hub and Chasing Eclipses are two new exhibits you can check out. 4. We’re selling solar eclipse merch and solar eclipse glasses in our Space S

Have you seen our newest exhibit, Stargazers Hub, yet? One of the things we love about this exhibit is that—in addition to showcasing some of our favorite astronomical tools—it also highlights the humanity within the art of stargazing. 🔭 In the exhibit, you can find 3, human-centered stories that illustrate how stargazing is not just a scientific process, but also a personal and emotional act. ✨ Come get connected to the cosmos in a new way in Stargazers Hub! 💛 | The Adler Planetarium