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At The Adler | Meet The New Vice President Of Astronomy!

By The Adler Planetarium with The Beachwood Added Value Affairs Desk

The Adler Planetarium is excited to welcome Dr. Andrew K. Johnston as the museum’s Vice President of Astronomy & Collections.
Reporting to the Adler’s President and CEO, Michelle B. Larson, Ph.D, Johnston will offer leadership to the museum’s efforts in astronomy research and engagement, cutting-edge space visualizations, near-space exploration, history of astronomy research, and conservation of and outreach with the Adler’s world-renowned collections.
“I’m honored to be the newest member of the Adler team and I feel grateful for the opportunity to enhance the world-class astronomy research and collections,” says Johnston. “There are limitless opportunities to connect people with the excitement of space and astronomy.”
Before joining the Adler team, Johnston has worked in museums for 30 years, conducting science research and developing new museum programs. He previously worked at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum as a geographer, where he researched environmental dynamics and planetary landforms.

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Posted on April 12, 2016

Chicagoetry: Loon

By J.J. Tindall

Loon
Death lurks, not looming.
Breath is a fender
Protecting the works.
Breath
Is a boon, my beloved,
A watchful loon
On a slender heath
Offering no surrender,

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Posted on April 11, 2016

Zodiac Animal Heads Alert

By The Adler Planetarium

The last day to admire the touring outdoor sculptural exhibition “Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads: Bronze” is April 17.
12 Heads in Place.JPG
The zodiac head installation, which is a recreation of the zodiac clock at Yuanmingyuan, the Garden of Perfect Brightness in China, is currently on display at the Copernicus Plaza located outside of the Adler Planetarium.

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Posted on April 6, 2016

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