Out of this world Adler Planetarium astronomer Dr. Lucianne Walkowicz keynoted a February 2019 lunch and learn program at Magellan’s office, “Alien Life in Space.” Lucianne emphasized that we must work to avoid human contamination in space, spoke of how to approach space as explorers, and discussed the space treaty and space wars. From 2017-2018, Dr. Walkowicz served as the fifth Baruch S. Blumberg NASA/Library of Congress Chair in Astrobiology.

Among other things, she studies the ethics of Mars exploration, stellar magnetic activity, and how stars influence a planet’s suitability as a host for alien life. Education and enrichment programs support and are enjoyed by our dynamic staff. Magellan is a longtime supporter of Chicago’s Adler Planetarium.