United States Illinois Chicago

Adler Planetarium

A public astronomical museum established in 1930, it's America's first, featuring immersive sky shows, exhibits, and historic artifacts.

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See if your love is written in the stars at Adler Planetarium. On select clear nights, up to 12 people can snag a spot to peer through Chicago’s largest publicly accessible telescope to see Chicago’s starry starry night. You will also learn how telescopes work, get tips for finding constellations, and try a working replica of astronomer Galileo Galilei’s handmade telescope.

laurenmack 5 years ago

Adler Planetarium Guides

  • Spectacular Planetariums Around the World

    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    Humans have always had a deep curiosity for the world beyond, from the invention of airplanes to landing a rover on Mars. Our discoveries are forever preserved in Planetariums that provide in-depth views into outer space. From digitalized visual productions of the galaxy shown in all of its milky colors to exhibitions detailing our astronomical achievements, planetariums make for a fascinating activity. From our travels, we have chosen some of the most spectacular planetariums with the most stunning visuals for all the future astronauts, space enthusiasts, and curious individuals seeking to explore the sparkling sky.