Events

Join a quest to discover whether our Solar System has another massive planet beyond Neptune. Jim Kovac will lead a discussion to consider the evidence gathered thus far that hints at its presence and the possible nature of this predicted outer planet.

In the cosmic symphony of gravitational waves, supermassive black hole binaries provide the bass notes. However, when these colossal duos play all at once, their individual melodies overlap into an indistinct rumble. After 15 years of effort, astronomers announced last summer that they have at last found evidence for this background hum of gravitational waves using an observatory that spans our entire Milky Way galaxy. Tune in with us to hear more about gravitational wave symphonies, monstrous black holes, colliding galaxies, dead stars, and more! After the lecture, engage in family astronomy activities, and look through telescopes (weather permitting)!

Presentations, astrophotography, outdoor observations, youth crafts, table displays, and exhibits! All ages welcome!

This is an academic conference focused on astronomy.

Check out all the events at the Adler Planetarium. Some of them are live, interactive online.

Astronomy on Tap is a series of informal gathering at Chicago-area bars and restaurants. At each event, experience: scientific talks, updates on the latest astronomy news, and space-themed trivia. Hang out afterwards to enjoy a beer or two, and have a conversation with CIERA graduate students & postdocs about their research, your astronomy questions, or anything you’d like.

Check out all the events at Fermilab. Some of them are in-person or live, interactive online.

Check out all the events at the Cernan Earth and Space Center, on the Triton College campus in Building I.