Useful Links
Nearby astronomy clubs, local observatories and planetariums, and astronomy organizations.
- Program Partners
- Nearby Astronomy Clubs
- Local Observatories
- Local Planetariums
- Research Observatories
- Astronomy Organizations
- Other Links
Program Partners
Scientists and educators from these organizations have presented at our Monthly Meetings and Astronomy Fundamentals.
- FermilabBatavia, IL
- University of Chicago Astronomy/Astrophysics Dept.Chicago, IL
- Northwestern University CIERAEvanston, IL
- Adler Planetarium & Astronomy MuseumChicago, IL
- NASA Solar System Ambassadors
- American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
- Argonne National LaboratoryLemont, IL
- Chicago Society for Space Studies
- Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL
- Field MuseumChicago, IL
- College of DuPageGlen Ellyn, IL
- Yerkes ObservatoryWilliams Bay, WI
- Waubonsie Valley High School PlanetariumAurora, IL
- National Space Society
Nearby Astronomy Clubs
- Chicago Astronomical SocietyOur neighbors “downtown”
- Fox Valley Astronomical SocietyOur neighbors to our northwest
- Kankakee Area StarGazersOur neighbors to our southeast
- Northwest Suburban AstronomersOur neighbors to our north
- Lake County Astronomical SocietyOur neighbors “way up north”
- South West Astronomy Observers GroupHam Radio and Astronomy all in one club
- Skokie Valley AstronomersSkokie, IL
- Champaign-Urbana Astronomical SocietyChampaign, IL
- Calumet Astronomical SocietyNorthwest IN
- Madison Astronomical SocietyMadison, WI
- Milwaukee Astronomical SocietyMilwaukee, WI
- Peoria Astronomical SocietyPeoria, IL
- Racine Astronomical SocietyRacine, WI
- Sangamon Astronomical SocietySpringfield, IL
- NASA Night Sky Network Club FinderMore clubs, by zip code
Local Observatories
- Wheaton College Astronomical ObservatoryWheaton, IL
- Waubonsee Community CollegeSugar Grove, IL
- Dearborn ObservatoryEvanston, IL
- Doane ObservatoryChicago, IL
- Elgin National Watch Company ObservatoryElgin, IL
- Decker-Grebner-Van Zandt ObservatoryPeoria, IL
- Yerkes ObservatoryWilliams Bay, WI
- Modine-Benstead ObservatoryUnion Grove, WI
Local Planetariums
- Adler Planetarium & Astronomy MuseumChicago, IL
- Waubonsie Valley High School PlanetariumAurora, IL
- Joliet Jr. College Trackman PlanetariumJoliet, IL
- Cernan Earth & Space CenterRiver Grove, IL
- Strickler PlanetariumBourbonnais, IL
- Parkland Staerkel PlanetariumChampaign, IL
Research Observatories
- Vera C. Rubin ObservatoryChile
- Simons ObservatoryChile
- Pierre Auger ObservatoryArgentina
- Kitt Peak National ObservatoryArizona
- Steward ObservatoryTucson, AZ
- Apache Point ObservatoryNew Mexico
- Radio Neutrino Observatory GreenlandGreenland
Astronomy Organizations
- International Astronomical Union
- Astronomical League
- North-Central Region of the Astronomical League
- American Astronomical Society
- Fermilab Theoretical Astrophysics GroupBatavia, IL
- Illinois Coalition for Responsible Outdoor LightingOrganization founded to promote better lighting practices to reduce energy waste and light pollution.
Other Links
- Free Monthly SkymapsTo help you explore, learn and enjoy the night sky (these are what we hand out at our monthly meetings)
- Time and Date InformationIncluding sunrise and sunset times