Planetariums

CHICAGO (AP) — While most of Chicago’s cultural institutions have reopened their doors, the Adler Planetarium won’t do so fully until next year.

The planetarium along Lake Michigan closed in March 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Science Central has the star projector, and now it has 2.4 million campaign to add a planetarium to its offerings.

The contribution is from the AEP Foundation, a charitable entity supported by American Electric Power and its operating units, including Indiana Michigan Power, also called I&M.

In a 7-2 vote Wednesday, Fort Wayne's Legacy Joint Funding Committee recommended $500,000 in funding for a new planetarium at Science Central.

The proposal was placed on hold last year after Science Central Executive Director Martin Fisher was told to sort out fundraising questions related to the project.

On Dec. 13, participants will have the opportunity to view a Geminid Meteor Show hosted by Durham Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center.

The viewing will take place at Durham Parks and Recreation's new Environmental Education Pavilion located in the historic West Point on the Eno at 5253 N.

BOSTON (AP) — A renowned Boston planetarium is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a new film that's out of this world.

The Museum of Science's Charles Hayden Planetarium is debuting "Destination Mars: The New Frontier." It explores humankind's efforts to reach the red planet.

This year marks an important milestone in Olivet Nazarene University's planetarium's history.

This year, the Strickler Planetarium celebrates its 50th anniversary, recognizing half a century of community engagement, science exploration and astronomical inspiration.