Category: Behind the Scenes
The Magic Behind Planetarium Domes
Hi, I’m Nick Lake, Presentation Leader & Theater Technician here at the Adler Planetarium. Today, I’d like to talk about our planetarium theaters, specifically the domes, and how we use planetarium software to transport viewers to new worlds. For me, the most exciting thing about planetarium domes is the ability to make the audience feel […]
Adler Staff Star: Meet Sarah!
Sarah W. Manager of Development What do you enjoy the most about working at the Adler? I have the best job: I get to be a storyteller and ambassador for the Adler out in the community, and invite the community to be a part of what we’re doing at the Adler. The Adler team is […]
Adler Staff Star: Meet Lynette!
Editor’s Note: Updated in May 2023 to reflect more current and updated information. Lynette M. Former Manager of Program Development; Innovator What do you enjoy the most about working at the Adler? I love the creative nature of my job—figuring out ways to make space science engaging and relevant for all audiences. I also love […]
Adler Staff Star: Meet Michelle!
Michelle N. Director of Public Observing Why do you love working at the Adler? I am surrounded by amazing, enthusiastic colleagues, our programs are fun and innovative, and our visitors are the best because they are as geeked-out about science as we are! Who wouldn’t want to work here? What is the most memorable thing […]
Adler Staff Star: Meet Lucianne!
Editor’s Note: Updated in May 2023 to reflect more current and updated information. Lucianne W. Former Astronomer Why do you love working at the Adler? I love working at the Adler because I get to pursue cutting-edge research while being an “Ambassador to the Stars!” What is the most memorable thing you have done during […]
Adler Staff Star: Meet Kyle!
Editor’s Note: Updated in May 2023 to reflect more current and updated information. Kyle S. Former Manager of Program Development What do you enjoy most about working at the Adler? No two days are ever the same! What’s your fondest Adler memory? The Curiosity Landing Party we hosted in August 2012. It was amazing to […]
Adler Staff Star: Meet Alan!
Alan M. Data Engineer What do you enjoy the most about working at the Adler? The sense that we’re all on the same team behind the same mission, willing to try new things and to make mistakes, and that we’re all eager to learn. It’s an incredibly supportive environment and I’m thrilled to be a […]
Adler Staff Star: Meet Joseph!
Joseph H. Guest and Member Services Manager What do you enjoy most about working at the Adler? I love the people and the fun environment that the Adler staff creates. I get to work with so many unique people and interact with guests from all over the world. Why, in your opinion, is space freaking […]
Adler Staff Star: Meet Mark!
Editor’s Note: Updated in May 2023 to reflect more current and updated information. Mark H. Former Astronomer What do you enjoy most about working at the Adler? I love sharing the excitement of my asteroid research with the public. There have even been times when we’ve observed asteroids through our telescope in New Mexico in […]
Adler Staff Star: Meet Mark!
Editor’s Note: Updated in May 2023 to reflect more current and updated information. Mark S. Former Astronomer and Director of the Space Visualization Laboratory What do you enjoy most about working at the Adler? I’m really lucky to do what I’m passionate about: Sharing what we know about the the Universe and finding new ways […]