Happy May! Here’s what’s up in the night sky this month ⭐ Learn more in our Adler Skywatch: May 2023 blog! bit.ly/3UMTM7E 🌸 | The Adler Planetarium

This is the conjunction you’ve been looking for! Throughout February, the two brightest planets have been creeping closer together in the sky and on 3/1, they’ll be at their closest! Here are 3 things you need to know to spot the Venus-Jupiter Conjunction 🤩 1. In Chicago, look west from sunset until about 8pm on 3/1/23. 🌇 2. The two planets will be visible together in a single binocular field of view! 🔭 3. The planets will be very bright and Venus will appear brighter than Jupiter! 🌟 Save th

Explore humanity's relationship with the cosmos and each other through dance in Cosmic Rhythms. Our newest sky show blends Adler’s astronomy expertise with bold choreography from the Joffrey Ballet for a journey through the universe unlike any other. 🩰 Cosmic Rhythms premieres 2/14, for a limited time only. Learn more and reserve your tickets now! https://bit.ly/cosmic-rhythms 💫 | The Adler Planetarium

Get your favorite costume on (may we suggest a star or moon 😏), and dance on over to your favorite planetarium to celebrate Global Astronomy Month! Take a step back in time and discover sky observing technology as it advanced through the ages, or stop by during Adler at Night for a chance to look through a telescope yourself! ⭐ Thanks to the Rubin Observatory and NOIRLab for launching this cosmic #TelescopeChallenge 🔭 | The Adler Planetarium

Searching for summer plans? We’ve got you covered! Here’s 10 things you can’t miss during your next trip to the Adler. ⭐ | The Adler Planetarium

It’s giving cold, but we promise the museum has ✨ heat ✨ When planning your trip to visit us this winter, here are 5 helpful things to know: 1. We have different public hours between 12/25–1/15. 2. Every Wednesday night we are open late for Adler At Night, and (best of all) Museum Entry for Illinois residents is free with proof of residency! 3. Stargazers Hub and Chasing Eclipses are two new exhibits you can check out. 4. We’re selling solar eclipse merch and solar eclipse glasses in our Space S

Have you seen our newest exhibit, Stargazers Hub, yet? One of the things we love about this exhibit is that—in addition to showcasing some of our favorite astronomical tools—it also highlights the humanity within the art of stargazing. 🔭 In the exhibit, you can find 3, human-centered stories that illustrate how stargazing is not just a scientific process, but also a personal and emotional act. ✨ Come get connected to the cosmos in a new way in Stargazers Hub! 💛 | The Adler Planetarium