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Closing Notice

After a glorious life spanning more than 50 years dedicated to promoting amateur astronomy, the Skokie Valley Astronomers club has reluctantly decided to close. Thanks to all who have celebrated the hobby of amateur astronomy with us. Please consider joining another local astronomy club (see list below) and keep looking up at the night sky!

Local Area Amateur Astronomy Clubs

  1. Northwest Suburban Astronomers
  2. Naperville Astronomical Association
  3. The Lake County Astronomical Society
  4. Chicago Astronomical Society
  5. Fox Valley Astronomical Society
  6. Astronomy Clubs in Illinois

Events Quick Summary

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2026 Events

NCRAL 2026 (North Central Region Convention 2026)
Friday–Sunday, May 15–17
https://cedar-astronomers.org/
Hosted by the Cedar Amateur Astronomers in Cedar Rapids, IA.
The Eastern Iowa Cosmic Conference
ALCON 2026 Cincinnati (Astronomical League Convention 2026)
Wednesday–Saturday, August 12–15
https://www.cinastro.org/alcon
Hosted by the Cincinnati Astronomical Society in Cincinnati, OH.
Speakers, roundtables, workshops, and the annual Star-b-que.

Continuing Events

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Adler Planetarium Events
Adler Planetarium
Museum Campus, 1300 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
312-922-7827
Adler Events
Check out all the events at the Adler Planetarium. Some of them are live, interactive online.
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Northwestern University, CIERA Events for the Public
See the website for the specific dates, and to register.
https://ciera.northwestern.edu/events/#special_public_events
Interesting astronomy lectures and observing opportunities.
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Northwestern University, CIERA Astronomy on Tap
Free and open to the public.
https://ciera.northwestern.edu/programs/astronomy-on-tap/
Then click on “Visit Program Website”.
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.
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Fermilab Events
Fermilab
Kirk Road and Pine Street, Batavia IL 60510-5011
630-840-3000
Fermilab Events
Check out all the events at Fermilab. Some of them are in-person or live, interactive online.
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Cernan Earth and Space Center Events
Cernan Earth and Space Center, Triton College, Building I
2000 Fifth Ave, River Grove, IL 60171
708-456-0300
Cernan information
Check out all the events at the Cernan Earth and Space Center, on the Triton College campus in Building I.
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