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Tag: The Field Museum
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Chicago Science Museum Free Days for 2024 Announced
Every year, Chicago area museums offer several free admission days for Illinois residents or all guests. These dates are announced well in advance to give guests time to plan, and the free days for 2024 are now listed. Chicago has three museums with excellent space science-based exhibits or collections- the Museum of Science and Industry,…
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Field Museum Researcher On Team That Discovered 17 lb Meteorite in Antarctica
Field museum research scientist, Maria Valdes, was part of a team that found a rare 17-pound meteorite in Antarctica. The discovery of the meteorite, and four more, was made in December, which is summertime on the continent and a good time of year to hunt for meteorites. The research team included four international research scientists…
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What's Happening This Week in Space: August 30th 2021
School is back in session for Chicago students, fall is just around the corner, and there is plenty happening in space this week. From sky shows to a spacewalk, this is what’s happening this week in space. Cosmic Sky Show, Adler Planetarium, September 4th & 5th, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:15 pm, and 1:15 pm…
