🔭 Planetariums, observatories and star parties in Chicago
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Planetariums
- Adler Planetariumadlerplanetarium.org
Chicago · Museum-campus planetarium with dome shows such as Worlds Beyond Earth, plus youth programs and a Doane Observatory page.
- Cernan Earth and Space Centertriton.edu
River Grove · Triton College planetarium with a catalog of dome shows, special events, free telescope observing nights and Out of This World camps.
Astronomy clubs with star parties
- Naperville Astronomical Associationnaperastro.orgFree
Naperville · Astronomy club that opens its Astronomy Education Center observatory to the public on scheduled evenings through the year.
- Northwest Suburban Astronomersnsaclub.org
Palatine · Astronomy club whose calendar lists public observing events for all ages at Coral Woods and Crabtree Nature Center, no membership needed.
Dark-sky places within a drive
- Middle Fork River Forest Preserve Dark Sky Parkchampaignforests.org
Penfield · An International Dark Sky Park with a Dark Sky Trail and an observatory open around the clock for night sky viewing and public programs.