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The Adler Planetarium connects people to the universe and each other. Whether it is introducing a guest to the Ring Nebula, a neighborhood school to a community partner, a research team to a network of citizen scientists, or one staff member to another, the Adler’s focus on meaningful connections dates back nearly a century. The museum typically hosts more than half a million visitors each year and reaches millions more through youth STEAM programs, neighborhood skywatching events, people-powered research, and other outreach efforts. Today, the Adler is bringing our unique approach—scientific exploration rooted in community and connection—to guests from around the world who can enjoy the digital Adler from their own homes, libraries, schools or offices. With the Adler’s support, people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities gain the confidence to explore their universe together and return to their communities ready to think critically and creatively about any challenge that comes their way. Keep looking up. We’re looking up with you.
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It's , but you don't have to leave the planet to explore the wonders of the universe!
Check out these amazing planetariums and museums in your area to plan an out-of-this-world adventure with the whole family.
⭐The Adler Planetarium (Chicago)
🚀Space Center Houston (Houston)
🪐Fort Worth Museum of Science and History (Dallas)
Be sure to follow the official World Space Week-IST account for cool facts about and info on upcoming events.
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📣 Our event this weekend is going to be one you won't want to miss!
We will feature a “to-scale” campus walkthrough of the solar system, food trucks, live music on Saturday evening, a make-it-take-it tent for younger attendees, a solar telescope for daytime viewing, and weather permitting nighttime observing.
Guests can test the physics of flight at the new disc golf course and view the entire line of PlaneWave telescopes, including a telescope designed for laser communication that NASA recently purchased.
🎤 PlaneWave Talks will be located in the Speaker's Tent (right in front of Building #45) and the schedule is as follows (both Saturday and Sunday):
11:15 AM | Enrich Your Life at the Adrian Center for the Arts - Val Herr, ACA Executive Director
11:45 AM | All About PlaneWave: Projects, Applications & Interesting Customers - Rick Hedrick, PlaneWave CEO & Co-Founder
12:15 PM | PlaneWave Campus: Present & Future - Chris Miller, Planewave Special Projects Consultant
12:45 PM | Star Research for High School & College Students - Rachel Freed Institute for Student Astronomical Research Co-Founder and President
1:15 PM | PlaneWave Founders Panel - Rick Hedrick, CEO & Co-Founder; Joe Haberman Co-Founder and VP of Optics; Jason Fournier, VP Product Development; Kevin Iott, VP Engineering
1:45 PM | Telescopes 101 - Rick Hedrick, CEO & Co-Founder & Kevin Iott, VP Engineering
2:15 PM | Armchair Tour of the Solar System - Michelle Nichols, The Adler Planetarium Director of Public Observing
2:45 PM | All About PlaneWave: Projects, Applications & Interesting Customers - Rick Hedrick, PlaneWave CEO & Co-Founder
3:15 PM | Astrophotography Basics & Beyond - Matt Dieterich, PlaneWave Technical Services Manager
3:45 PM | Structure of the Universe - Dr. Xania Payne, Jackson College Professor
4:15 PM | PlaneWave Founders Panel - Rick Hedrick, CEO & Co-Founder; Joe Haberman Co-Founder and VP of Optics; Jason Fournier, VP Product Development; Kevin Iott, VP Engineering
4:45 PM | PlaneWave Campus: Present & Future - Chris Miller, Planewave Special Projects Consultant
5:15 PM | LISD TECH Center Robotics - Josh Wonders, Instructor
Be sure to use and tag us in any photos you take on campus!
More here ▶️
https://bit.ly/3BFMB9o
📣 Our event this weekend is going to be one you won't want to miss!
We will feature a “to-scale” campus walkthrough of the solar system, food trucks, live music on Saturday evening, a make-it-take-it tent for younger attendees, a solar telescope for daytime viewing, and weather permitting nighttime observing.
Guests can test the physics of flight at the new disc golf course and view the entire line of PlaneWave telescopes, including a telescope designed for laser communication that NASA recently purchased.
🎤 PlaneWave Talks will be located in the Speaker's Tent (right in front of Building #45) and the schedule is as follows (both Saturday and Sunday):
11:15 AM | Enrich Your Life at the Adrian Center for the Arts - Val Herr, ACA Executive Director
11:45 AM | All About PlaneWave: Projects, Applications & Interesting Customers - Rick Hedrick, PlaneWave CEO & Co-Founder
12:15 PM | PlaneWave Campus: Present & Future - Chris Miller, Planewave Special Projects Consultant
12:45 PM | Star Research for High School & College Students - Rachel Freed Institute for Student Astronomical Research Co-Founder and President
1:15 PM | PlaneWave Founders Panel - Rick Hedrick, CEO & Co-Founder; Joe Haberman Co-Founder and VP of Optics; Jason Fournier, VP Product Development; Kevin Iott, VP Engineering
1:45 PM | Telescopes 101 - Rick Hedrick, CEO & Co-Founder & Kevin Iott, VP Engineering
2:15 PM | Armchair Tour of the Solar System - Michelle Nichols, The Adler Planetarium Director of Public Observing
2:45 PM | All About PlaneWave: Projects, Applications & Interesting Customers - Rick Hedrick, PlaneWave CEO & Co-Founder
3:15 PM | Astrophotography Basics & Beyond - Matt Dieterich, PlaneWave Technical Services Manager
3:45 PM | Structure of the Universe - Dr. Xania Payne, Jackson College Professor
4:15 PM | PlaneWave Founders Panel - Rick Hedrick, CEO & Co-Founder; Joe Haberman Co-Founder and VP of Optics; Jason Fournier, VP Product Development; Kevin Iott, VP Engineering
4:45 PM | PlaneWave Campus: Present & Future - Chris Miller, Planewave Special Projects Consultant
5:15 PM | LISD TECH Center Robotics - Josh Wonders, Instructor
Be sure to use and tag us in any photos you take on campus!
More here ▶️
https://bit.ly/3BFMB9o
Mainstream is proud to be named one of the Top 100 finalists in this year's Chicago Innovation Awards! The program celebrates the most innovative products and services in the Chicago region, with past winners like The Adler Planetarium, US Foods, Abbott and more — so we're thrilled to be in such esteemed company.
Stay tuned to find out how you can support us in the People's Choice category. We'll need your votes!
Michelle Nichols, the Director of Public Observing from The Adler Planetarium in Chicago will be at our Open House and Science Expo on October 1-2 from 11 AM - 6 PM and will be giving a PlaneWave Talk: "Armchair Tour of the Solar System".
She will also be at one of our booths featuring meteorites from asteroids, the moon, and Mars.
We hope to see you there! Event details here:
https://bit.ly/3BFMB9o
Michelle Nichols, the Director of Public Observing from The Adler Planetarium in Chicago will be at our Open House and Science Expo on October 1-2 from 11 AM - 6 PM and will be giving a PlaneWave Talk: "Armchair Tour of the Solar System".
She will also be at one of our booths featuring meteorites from asteroids, the moon, and Mars.
We hope to see you there! Event details here:
https://bit.ly/3BFMB9o
Carmen and Chester's 2 day wedding extravaganza! This is their slideshow, the story of their wedding told through photographs.
Venue: The Adler Planetarium
Check out their blog!
johnfoleyphotography.com/blog/galaxy-themed-wedding-at-the-adler-planetarium
Don’t mind my messy hair lol. Chicago Lakefront. The Adler Planetarium. Chicago, IL. September 18th, 2022.
Galaxy image for a galaxy themed wedding.
Venue: The Adler Planetarium
Amazing couple: Carmen & Chester
Perfect weather for an afternoon on the Lake with this sweet family. Love meeting up at The Adler Planetarium.
Today's was the first planetarium in the United States and is located in Chicago's Museum Campus. The Adler Planetarium was founded in 1930 by Chicago business leader Max Adler.
The Adler Planetarium was designed by architect, Ernest A. Grunsfeld Jr., who was awarded the gold medal of the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects in 1931 for its design. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.
Today, the Adler is bringing a unique approach—scientific exploration rooted in community and connection—to guests around the world who can enjoy the digital Adler remotely and to guests who visit the Adler in Chicago, Illinois.
The museum typically hosts more than half a million visitors each year and reaches millions more through youth STEAM programs, neighborhood skywatching events, people-powered research, live digital programming, and more.
Photos from The Adler Planetarium from a space exploration perspective. 🌗🌍
Photos from The Adler Planetarium from an astrologers perspective. Photos by Rachel Chenier
The The Adler Planetarium from an Artist perspective. Photo credit Sienna Washington
One more from Carmen and Chester's wedding at The Adler Planetarium.
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