The Adler ‘Scope

A $20M grant will allow Adler Planetarium scientists to help shape the use of AI for future astronomy research.

What’s in the sky throughout December 2024? How to see the full Moon, Geminid meteor shower, and five planets this month!

Of the nation’s estimated 33,000 museums, roughly 1,100 are currently accredited. The Adler Planetarium is one of only 32 museums accredited in Illinois.

Adler Skywatch: What’s in the sky throughout November 2024? How to see the supermoon, and five planets this month!

Here’s an introduction to Comet C/2023 A3—the latest bright comet to grace our skies in the inner solar system.

Adler Skywatch: What’s in the sky throughout October 2024? How to see the comet, supermoon, Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, and Uranus.

Adler Skywatch: What’s in the sky throughout September, 2024? Learn how to see the harvest Moon, the lunar eclipse, Chicagohenge, and the planets.

Adler Skywatch: What’s in the sky throughout August, 2024? Learn how to see the Perseid meteor shower, a Mars Jupiter conjunction, the blue Moon, and more!

Adler Skywatch: What’s in the sky throughout July, 2024? Learn about aphelion and how to see the planets, Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, and Mercury.

What is the difference between a nova and a supernova, and what causes them to explode? Adler Astronomer, Dr. Geza Gyuk explains.