Monthly Skywatch (followed by FREE Public Star Parties)
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Get your current night sky, astronomy, geoscience, and space exploration update in the Cernan Center Planetarium.
One Saturday night each month, the Cernan Earth and Space Center's Monthly Skywatch brings you the excitement of the current nighttime sky. Recent discoveries in astronomy, space science and geoscience are also presented in the Planetarium theater. This program features advanced scientific content and is recommended for people 13 years or older, but younger visitors are welcome.
Weather permitting, telescopes will be set up outside so everyone can observe the Moon, planets and other celestial sights for FREE. Telescopes are provided by the Chicago Astronomical Society and Cernan Center staff.
Please Note: Events, Dates, Topics, Objects and Prices are subject to change. Even though we make every effort to keep the website updated, visitors should call our Program Line at 708-583-3100 for the latest information about additions, changes, and cancelations.
Admission to Monthly Skywatch
Adults: $8
Seniors (55 and over): $4
Children (2-12): $4
Triton College Students with Current Semester ID: FREE
2019 Schedule
Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.