Western Astrolabes (Historic Scientific Instruments of the Adler Planetarium Series; Vol. 1)
最初的梦想 (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
COVER The Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) spacecraft has returned the first global images of the interaction of our heliosphere with the local interstellar medium. IBEX observations show a ribbon of energetic neutral atoms (reds to greens), snaking between the positions of the two Voyager spacecraft (white dots). This ribbon marks the region where the galactic [...]
Brainicane (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
“Everything about it would be bad,” says Mark Hammergren, an astronomer at Adler Planetarium in Chicago, beginning with your attempt to scoop it up. Despite the fact that white dwarfs are fairly common throughout the universe, the nearest is 8.6 light-years away. Let’s assume, though, that you’ve spent 8.6 years in your light-speed car and [...]
Market Wire (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
CHICAGO, IL (MARKET WIRE) The Toy And Game Inventor Expo (TAGIE) announced it will be honoring Bruce Lund of Lund and Company Invention, L.L.C. with the 2009 Humanitarian Award, for his 30 years of service inside and outside the toy industry, at a gala dinner on Friday, November 20, at Adler Planetarium in Chicago.
Chicagoist (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Photo of Northerly Island in winter by Jake Merten Northerly Island - home to 12th Street Beach, a temporary Charter One Pavilion, the Adler Planetarium and the vacant remains of Meigs Field - needs a makeover, according to the Chicago Park District. The man-made island would have temporarily housed a 20,000 seat Olympic beach volleyball stadium along with a canoe and kayak slalom course, but we all...
Chicago Breaking News (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Do you envision Northerly Island as a peaceful nature park, complete with marshes, coves and fishing holes? Or perhaps you're more partial to turning the 91-acre peninsula into a recreational wonderland, outfitted with a kayak course, bike path and concert venue. Either way, the Chicago Park District wants to hear from you. On Tuesday, the district will present a series of design plans to the public...
Chicago Breaking News (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
The chunk of ice dropped from a partly cloudy sky onto Linda Dowd's roof around dinnertime Wednesday, with a crash that set her family running in alarm. "The whole house shook," she said outside the North Wolcott Avenue home, while her son held up baseball-size ice chunks in a plastic bag. The falling object caved in the corner of their 5-year-old roof dormer and showered ice through their...
The Intersection (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
The faces of addiction come in every color and gender. The disease creeps into the lives of those from a wide spectrum of socio-economic levels, backgrounds, and experiences. It crosses continents, latitudes, and longitudes. That’s the thing about addiction–it doesn’t discriminate. Neither should politicians. Particularly when it comes to funding the research to help those [...]
THE METHODS REPORTER (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
twelve minutes of silent footage from the 1933 world's fair on northerly island. the adler planetarium and shedd aquarium are both shown. a must-watch for anybody interested in chicago history. or... (Like this story? Click the headline to vote it up on WindyCitizen.com)
Space Ref (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
NASA will hold a NASA Science Update at 2:15 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Oct. 15, to discuss new science data of our galaxy obtained from the agency's Interstellar Boundary Explorer, or IBEX, spacecraft.
Chicago news (Free subscription) | 10/08/2009
The news is out of this world. Astronomers have discovered a huge new ring around the planet Saturn. CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports on how the discovery also unlocks a heavenly mystery.
THE METHODS REPORTER (Free subscription) | 09/28/2009
Adler Planetarium free on Tuesdays through end of year. thelocaltourist.com (Like this story? Click the headline to vote it up on WindyCitizen.com)
Jeff Mills Coastal Vacations Club B (Free subscription) | 09/20/2009
Chicago sightseeing tours are the ideal way to experience all that the windy city has to offer. Whether it is a short weekend retreat or two-week getaway, there is a tour to fit your schedule. The tours give visitors a diversity of options to see the world-famous Chicago attractions. Day or night, you can [...]
Jeff Mills Coastal Vacations Club B (Free subscription) | 09/20/2009
There are lots of Chicago Attractions in this well-known city for the individual or the family to go see, check out and enjoy while on vacation. Chicago is home to an excellent jazz music scene. You can catch a trolley downtown and wander around a little until you come across a café or bar [...]
Jeff Mills Coastal Vacations Club B (Free subscription) | 09/20/2009
Sears Tower This is a must-see for any visitor to Chicago, IL. Standing 1454 feet high, this skyscraper is indeed a wondrous sight! You can ride up this 110-story building on a 70-second elevator ride and catch breath-taking views of Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin from the 103rd floor sky deck. You can learn more about [...]
Jeff Mills Coastal Vacations Club B (Free subscription) | 09/20/2009
If you and your sweetheart will be spending time in the windy city, Chicago sightseeing tours are ideal for a memorable retreat. Even if the two of you live in the area, taking a tour is a fun way to spend the day. Whether you have an afternoon or a month long vacation to spend [...]
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