I must respectfully disagree with Joe. Adler has two large star theaters (one has a full-dome computer graphics system similar to what we have here at the Clark and one uses an "old fashion" optical-mechanical projection system with a superb starfield) and I've enjoyed the programs I've seen in either theater. The Adler also has several large exhibit areas, including a new 5,000 square-foot exhibit on Jim Lovell's (Gemini 7 & 12 and Apollo 8 & 13) career as an astronaut and his actual Gemini 12 spacecraft. They also have a 20" telescope that they make available to the public most Friday nights. The facility itself is impressively located right on the shore of Lake Michigan. Their gift shop is pretty sad, but otherwise I think it's a splendid facility. Take a look at www.adlerplanetarium.org/home.shtml OK, I'm dropping the issue now. Have fun on your vacation, whatever you choose to do. Seth -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces+sjarvis=slco.org@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces+sjarvis=slco.org@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Joe Bauman Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 3:14 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Adler Planetarium in Chicago Hi Deb! I was just going to write you an email because I hadn't heard from you for such a long time. I'm glad you're going to Chicago, where I used to live as a little kid, but I would not recommend Adler Planetarium. On a fairly recent visit I found it pretty unimpressive. They have a collection of early astronomical instruments, which was nice, but other than that I thought it was a drag. You'd be much better off spending time in my favorite windy city haunt, the Art Institute of Chicago. Best wishes, Joe _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.utahastronomy.com