ABOUT THE DOANE OBSERVATORYVisit the largest aperture telescope available to the public in the Chicagoland area. The Doane Observatory is located east of the Adler’s main building and beside the shores of Lake Michigan. With its 20-inch (0.5 m) diameter mirror, the Doane can gather over 5,000 times more light than an unaided human eye, allowing you to see celestial objects like the Moon, planets, stars, and galaxies that are trillions of miles away.In June 2013, the Adler launched the Doane Observatory Teen Docent Program Pilot, which was made possible by the generous support of the MacLean Family. To learn more about the museum’s efforts to expand programming for young people engaged in hands-on STEM learning experiences at the Adler, visit the Doane Observatory Renovation page.The first phase of renovations for the Doane Observatory is complete. Come check it out during Adler After Dark and select times during museum open hours.The Doane Observatory is open periodically for safe, daytime telescope views of the Sun from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm every day, weather permitting. Please inquire at the Box Office when you arrive at the Adler to find out if the Observatory is open that particular day. Because use of the Observatory is highly dependent on weather conditions and volunteer schedules, this daily schedule may change, at the last minute, without advance notice.Our Observatory is often staffed by trained Adler Planetarium telescope volunteers! Interested in becoming a volunteer? Visit our Volunteer page to find out more.
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