#  The Universe in Your Hands: Early Tools of Astronomy (1995 and ongoing) 

 



**Presentation Date:** Tuesday, March 21, 1995

**Location:** Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, Chicago, IL

A new, permanent installation of artifacts from the History of Astronomy Collection intended to afford wide access to the scientific and cultural contexts of the artifacts. This interactive, hands-on exhibition explores the lives and knowledge of European and Islamic astronomers of the Middle Ages. Interpretive elements include evocative tableaux placing artifacts in historical settings; participatory stations offering the visitor an opportunity to use replica instruments; study bays affording in depth treatment of persons or concepts of special historical interest; video programs demonstrating and explaining the functions of certain instruments; primary-source graphics; and label copy. Planning and implementation was supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Chief curator for the project, 1984-1990.



 



 

 See also:- [ 1990s ](/exhibitions-decade/1990s)
- [ Presentation ](/page-categories/presentation)