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Category: Astronomy 101

Computer visualization of the western hemisphere of Earth that shows the average air temperature. Most of the globe is colored red or orange, showing a warmer temperature. The far northern edge of the globe, near the Arctic, is colored blue and purple, showing cooler temperatures.

How Astronomy Helps Us Understand Climate Change

Wednesday April 9th
Bella Mutert

As Earth faces a global climate crisis, how can we use and learn from astronomy to help us understand what a changing climate means?

The Adler Planetarium’s fulldome planetarium sky show, Niyah and the Multiverse, which explores multiverse theories like many worlds, bubble universe, and shadow matter.

The Top Three Multiverse Theories: Many Worlds, Bubble Universes, And Shadow Matter

Tuesday April 8th
Adler Planetarium Staff

What is multiverse theory? Dive deeper into the multiverse theories explored in the Adler Planetarium’s sky show, Niyah and the Multiverse—many worlds, bubble universe, and shadow matter theories.

Pedestrians walking (during Chicagohenge) across a crosswalk while the Sun sets in the distance with the Willis Tower in view.

Understanding Chicagohenge

Thursday March 6th
Adler Planetarium Staff

The Chicagohenge is a bi-annual event where the cosmos and architecture harmoniously align. Learn about the science behind it all!

Eclipse of the Sun illustration from the Adler Planetarium's collections

Types of Eclipses: Lunar Eclipses and Solar Eclipses Explained

Thursday February 27th
Michelle Nichols

Learn how eclipses occur and the types of eclipses, solar and lunar, that occur when the phase of the Moon and the alignment of the Sun, Moon and Earth is just right.

Everything You Need To Know About Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS AKA Comet C/2023 A3

Monday October 7th
Michelle Nichols

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

In this illustration, a white dwarf star and a red giant star orbit each other, resulting in a nova similar to the T Coronae Borealis nova that is seen every 80 years. Image credit: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

Novas Vs. Supernovas: What’s The Difference?

Tuesday June 18th
Adler Planetarium Staff

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

Artistic rendition of a black hole merging with a neutron star. Image credit: LIGO-India/ Soheb Mandhai

What Are Gravitational Waves And How They Helped Us Discover The “Mass Gap” Black Hole

Monday May 6th
Adler Planetarium Staff

What are gravitational waves, why they’re changing astrophysics, and how did they help us discover the mass gap black hole, GW230529?

A total solar eclipse is seen on August 21, 2017 above Madras, Oregon, USA. Image Credit: NASA/ Aubrey Gemignani

Everything You Need To Know About The April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Friday March 8th
Adler Planetarium Staff

Here’s everything you need to know about the April 8, 2024, partial solar eclipse or annular solar eclipse (depending on your location).

Everything You Need To Know About The October 2023 Partial Solar Eclipse

Friday September 8th
Adler Planetarium Staff

Here’s everything you need to know about the October 14, 2023, partial solar eclipse or annular solar eclipse (depending on your location).

A total solar eclipse is seen on August 21, 2017 above Madras, Oregon, USA. Image Credit: NASA/ Aubrey Gemignani

Different Types Of Solar Eclipses Explained

Tuesday August 22nd
Bella Mutert

What is the difference between a total solar eclipse, an annular solar eclipse, and a partial solar eclipse? We discuss the different types of solar eclipses, what a solar eclipse is, and how to see the October 14, 2023 and April 8, 2024 eclipses!

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