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Scientists around the world are mourning the Arecibo Observatory after it collapsed on Tuesday. The telescope had been an integral part in making astronomical discoveries over the last half a century.

After more than 30 years – and hundreds-of-thousands of eyeballs later, Adler Planetarium is getting a telescope upgrade. The heavy white piece of astronomical equipment had to be lifted by crane, and gently placed through the roof hatch of the Doane Observatory along Lake Michigan. The Research-grade telescope collects 44% more light and has better optics. It will allow experts…

The Adler Planetarium is getting a new telescope Tuesday, its first upgrade in more than 30 years.