Adler Planetarium
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The big picture
The Adler Planetarium is one of the oldest operating planetariums in the world and the first built in the Western Hemisphere. Completed in 1930, it is home to numerous educational and interactive exhibits about the solar system, planetary exploration, and the history of astronomy. With the help of the Doane Observatory, Chicago residents and tourists can also get an up-close look at stars, planets, and galaxies trillions of miles away.
Across the country, planetarium events and programs are good ways to learn how climate change is affecting the planet. Thanks to images beamed down from NASA satellites, visitors can watch ice caps melt and global temperatures rise in real time. If you are interested in learning more about these satellites and seeing first-hand what they are finding, explore NASA's interactive Sea Level Viewer. You can also keep an eye on day-to-day and historical changes in the Great Lakes specifically with the help of monitoring stations and buoys throughout the region.
Across the country, planetarium events and programs are good ways to learn how climate change is affecting the planet. Thanks to images beamed down from NASA satellites, visitors can watch ice caps melt and global temperatures rise in real time. If you are interested in learning more about these satellites and seeing first-hand what they are finding, explore NASA's interactive Sea Level Viewer. You can also keep an eye on day-to-day and historical changes in the Great Lakes specifically with the help of monitoring stations and buoys throughout the region.