The Adler ‘Scope
![Adler Teen Stratonaut Duncan A. Yuen presenting the team's findings about light pollution from the trip to Little Red Schoolhouse at an Adler Planetarium event.](https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/Duncan-sharing-Stratonaut-from-that-trip-655x504.jpg)
Journey to the Starlit Forest: An Adler Teen’s Experience
Header Image: Adler Teen Stratonaut Duncan A. Yuen presenting the team’s findings about light pollution from the trip to Little Red Schoolhouse at an Adler Planetarium event. Seeing a night sky—specifically one that is not affected by light pollution—can be life-changing! If you live in Chicago or a large city with lots of lights, those […]
![Adler Teen Alum Grace Crim is seen here working with other team members who were part of the Adler Teens Stratonauts program!](https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20191102132406991_COVER-655x504.jpg)
Our Little Red Schoolhouse Adventure: An Adler Teen’s Experience
Header Image: Adler Teen Alum Grace Crim is seen here working with other team members who were part of the Adler Teens Stratonauts program. Seeing a night sky—specifically one that is not affected by light pollution—can be life-changing! If you live in Chicago or a large city with lots of lights, those lights will drown […]
![Create your own stomp rocket with supplies from around your house and launch it outside!](https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/launching-edit-1-655x504.jpg)
Grab Your Supplies, It’s Stomp Rocket Time
Header Image: Make your own stomp rocket and stomp rocket launcher with supplies from around your house and launch it outside! When I’m looking to combine a little bit of learning with a lot of fun, stomp rockets are my go-to. As the Manager of Program Development, I include them in Adler’s camp activity list […]
![Looking through a telescope at the Adler Planetarium.](https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/Sony_2019-22-655x504.jpg)
Choosing A Telescope
Header Image: Looking through a telescope at the Adler Planetarium. One question we often get at the Adler is: “I’m a beginner. What’s the best telescope for me?” The really short answer is, “The best telescope for you is the one you will actually use!” But the long answer can get more complex. So before […]
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Social Distancing For Galaxies
Header Image: The original image of galaxies NGC 6285 (left) and NGC 6286 (right) was taken by NASA Hubble. Image Edit: Adler Planetarium We all know that social distancing is a good way to avoid catching (or spreading) a virus, but what if the stakes were even higher? What if standing too close to someone […]
![Snapshot of the annual Perseids Meteor Shower in 2016 from West Virginia. Image Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls](https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/nhq201608120002-655x504.jpg)
Adler Skywatch: August 2020
Header Image: In this 30 second exposure, a meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower Friday, Aug. 12, 2016 in Spruce Knob, West Virginia. Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls Hello stargazers! One of the best annual meteor showers of the year occurs this month, August 2020. The Perseid meteor shower is expected […]
![A weekly family-friendly exploration of our galaxy and beyond, REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids, is hosted by Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden, and co-created by Nate DuFort and Sandy Marshall.](https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/Reach-Round5-FINAL-655x504.jpg)
REACHing For Our Galactic Earbuds
Header Image: A weekly family-friendly exploration of our galaxy and beyond, REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids, is hosted by Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden, and co-created by Nate DuFort and Sandy Marshall. Blog Last Updated: July 2022 My name is Nate DuFort and I am a writer, producer, director, and now co-creator of the […]
![Header Image: Adler Space Tours Zooniverse Citizen Science Projects](https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2020-07-14-at-12.26.07-PM-655x504.png)
This summer, get off this planet with Adler Zooniverse
Header Image: Help researchers complete 8 different Adler Zooniverse citizen science projects while traveling the universe with Adler Space Tours! Summer plans looking a little sad this year? I have good news: There are more places in space than you could visit in a million summers—not including travel time. And you can explore a few […]
![Header Image: Adler Planetarium with a Full Moon in the background taken by Adler Planetarium Telescope Volunteer in July 2020. Image Credit: Bill Chiu](https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/img_6397-655x504.jpg)
Adler Astronomers Love Talking Space
Header Image: The Adler Planetarium with a Full Moon in the background taken by Adler Planetarium Telescope Volunteer in July 2020. Image Credit: Bill Chiu You have space questions, we have answers! Astronomers are constantly discovering and uncovering new secrets about space, which we know can lead to lots of questions. Will a black hole […]
![Jupiter and Saturn are among the stars of Sagittarius the Archer throughout July 2020.](https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2007_B_LookUp_IG_940x940-655x504.jpg)
Adler Skywatch: July 2020
Header Image: Look Up to see Jupiter and Saturn are among the stars of Sagittarius the Archer throughout July 2020. With clear skies, a clear view to the eastern horizon, and good timing, you may be able to see all five naked-eye visible planets this month, July 2020. The brilliant planet Jupiter starts the show, […]