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Adler Zooniverse Citizen Science Platform Honored By White House

Friday March 29th

Adler Zooniverse—the world’s largest and most popular platform for citizen science—recently won an award from the White House.

Astro Road Trip Brings Adler Planetarium Telescope Programming To Towns Across Southern Illinois Ahead Of The Total Solar Eclipse

Wednesday March 27th

Astro Road Trip brings telescope programming to communities across Southern Illinois in preparation for the April 8, 2024!

The famous Earthrise photo from the Apollo 8 mission. Image Credit: NASA

Earth Needs YOU (To Join An Adler Zooniverse Earth Science Project)

Tuesday March 26th

The Earth is counting on you not only during Earth Month, but all year long. Check out the latest Adler Zooniverse climate science projects.

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

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

Breaking Down Barriers To STEAM—A Note From Our President And CEO

Monday December 18th

Breaking Down Barriers To STEAM—a note from our President and CEO, Michelle B. Larson.

The August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse shown through a telescope at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL while the Sun is still partially covered.

Historical Figures Obsessed With The Solar Eclipse Chase

Wednesday September 20th

Throughout history, the awe of solar eclipses have captivated both astronomers and non-astronomers alike. Some even dedicated their lives to studying and chasing eclipses!

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

Friday September 8th

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

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!

A person stands in front of the Adler Planetarium, holding a homemade pinhole projector to safely observe the Sun without solar viewers.

How To Make A Pinhole Projector To Safely View A Solar Eclipse

Friday August 11th

How to safely observe the Sun and the October 14, 2023 and April 8, 2024 solar eclipses using a homemade pinhole projector. Get equipped to eclipse!

An Adler Educator points out small details that can only be seen through a magnifying lens on the Stargazers Hub table to the Adler Star.

Stargazers Hub—The Adler Planetarium’s First New Exhibition Since 2019—Is Now Open

Thursday August 10th

In Stargazers Hub, you’ll see how people made, used, and shared tools for observing the sky with a multisensory journey through time.

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