Adler Planetarium

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The Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum in Chicago, Illinois was the first planetarium built in the Western Hemisphere and is the oldest in existence today. The Adler was founded and built in 1930 by the philanthropist Max Adler. It is located amongst many other world famous museums on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago's Museum Campus.

Since first opening its doors the Adler has fueled the imagination of its visitors with all new exhibits, state-of-the-art computer technology and the world's first StarRider Theater. The Adler is home to more than 35,000 square feet of exhibits. From scale models of the Solar System, to ancient astronomical instruments, to interactive adventures, Adler's exhibit galleries provide a passageway for you to explore the universe. The Adler's historical collections of astronomical instruments and rare books are among the finest in the world. One of the most popular attractions at the Adler is the dome-shaped Zeiss planetarium projector which is still in use.

The Adler is the only museum in the world with two full-size planetarium theaters. Since 1930, the wonder of the stars has been visible in the historic Sky Theater. Powered by brand new Digistar 3™ simulator technology, the StarRider Theater is a completely digital, virtual outer space environment. The famous Zeiss Planetarium projector is capable of accurately reproducing the movement of every aspect of the night sky.

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