Adler Night and Day

Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 26, 2009 through June 08, 2009. In this episode: We're joined by Dr. Heidi Hammel. Dr. Hammel is a research scientist and one of this year's recipient of the Adler Planetarium's Women in Space Science award.

Up-to-date night sky activity beginning May 12, 2009 through May 25, 2009. In this episode: From teleportation to the time-warp continuum, Klingon versus Romulan, Adler Night and Day talks about the Science of Star Trek. Just how soon can we boldly go where no one has gone before?

Up-to-date night sky activity beginning April 28, 2009 through May 12, 2009. In this episode: The Kepler Mission is NASA's first mission capable of finding Earth-size and smaller planets around other stars. Join us in a discussion with Michelle Nichols about what to expect from this compelling mission!

Up-to-date night sky activity from April 14 through April 27, 2009. In this episode: Prior to the age of the telescope man still looked to the sky. This podcast will explore the stories of the stars and how the night sky was observed in past cultures. This conversation with Dr. Bruce Stephenson was the Adler's first of four contributions to 365 Days of Astronomy, the official podcast series of the International Year of Astronomy.

Up-to-date night sky activity from March 31 through April 13, 2009. In this episode: We talk about the recent shuttle mission, as well as, what's happening with the International Space Station.

Up-to-date night sky activity from March 17 through March 30, 2009. In this episode: We're talking Pluto and the definition of a planet with planetary scientist Mark Hammergren of the Adler Planetarium. Are the three requirements for planet-hood the best requirements for planet-hood?

Up-to-date night sky activity from March 03 through March 17, 2009. In this episode: We're talking Pluto and the definition of a planet with planetary scientist Mark Hammergren of the Adler Planetarium. Are the three requirements for planet-hood the best requirements for planet-hood?

Up-to-date night sky activity from February 17 through March 02, 2009. In this episode: We're talking comets with astronomer Geza Gyuk of the Adler Planetarium. What are they, where do they come from, and are we in danger of getting smashed into by one? Also, learn the best times and locations for spotting comet Lulin!

Up-to-date night sky activity from February 03 through February 16, 2009. In this episode: Can astronomy be used to send a man to jail? What has astronomy told us about various works of art? We're joined by astronomer Larry Ciupik for a discussion about forensic astronomy.

Up-to-date night sky activity from January 20 through February 02, 2009. In this episode: Are we alone? In this episode we're joined by Dr. Mark Hammergren in a discussion about the possibility of life beyond our own planet.

Up-to-date night sky activity from January 06 through January 19, 2009. In this episode: UFOs are woven into the fabric of our pop culture. In this episode we're joined by Dr. Mark Hammergren as we explore the "out-of this-world" topic of UFOs

Up-to-date night sky activity from December 23 through January 05, 2009. In this episode: Check out the many colorful lights in the sky! Also, we take a look back at the Apollo missions as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 8 mission on December 21. Adler President, Dr. Paul Knappenberger, joins us in a discussion about this historic program as we look to the future of manned space flight.

Up-to-date night sky activity from December 09 through December 22, 2008. In this episode: Will 2008 be a good year for the Geminids? Also, we take a look back at the Apollo missions as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 8 mission on December 21. Adler President, Dr. Paul Knappenberger, joins us in a discussion about this historic program as we look to the future of manned space flight.

Up-to-date night sky activity from November 25 through December 08, 2008. In this episode: Find out when to catch the rendezvous of the waxing crescent moon, Jupiter, and Venus. Also, Mark continues his conversation with Astronaut Robert Satcher about his upcoming shuttle mission!

Up-to-date night sky activity from November 11 through November 24, 2008. In this episode: Is solar minimum finally over?! Also, Mark talks to Astronaut Robert Satcher about his upcoming shuttle mission!