Adler Planetarium and Near-Earth Object Research

The Adler Planetarium, in collaboration with researchers such as Mark Hammergren, conducts observational research and outreach programs to study star formation and confirm basaltic asteroids. Additionally, they engage in near-Earth object follow-up and characterization using the ARC 3.5-m telescope. Through various instruments and methodologies, they strive to understand the nature and behavior of these celestial bodies. Furthermore, the institution emphasizes the importance of viewing resources beyond mere hazards, aligning with initiatives like the NASA Asteroid Redirect Mission.

• Adler Planetarium
• Near-Earth Object Research
• Mark Hammergren
• Astronomical Observatory
• Celestial Research

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1. APO and the Adler Planetarium Mark Hammergren APO 20thAnniversary Celebration May 13, 2014 1939 poster

2. Adler Research and Outreach Molinari 11 Twilight observing during extended evening hours (ended mid-2000s), observing classes Two major research programs: Star formation (led by Grace Wolf-Chase) Confirmation of basaltic asteroids (led by Mark Hammergren)

3. Near-Earth Object Follow-up and Characterization with ARC 3.5-m Two year, $1.3M grant from NASA Near-Earth Object Observations (ROSES 2013) Lease 17% share of 3.5-m (ex U Chicago) Frequent, brief sessions for astrometric follow-up Regularly scheduled half-nights, and infrequent Target-of-Opportunity runs on high-priority targets, for physical characterization

4. Why NEOs?

7. Resources, not just hazards

8. Public Law No. 109-155, enacted 2005 (part of NASA Authorization Act of 2005)

9. NASA Asteroid Redirect Mission

10. ARC 3.5-m telescope: a uniquely capable facility Remote observing (partial night and ToO scheduling) Full, rapid-swap suite of instrumentation Relatively large aperture (for asteroid work)

11. SPIcam, DIS, ARCTIC imaging Astrometric follow-up, multicolor photometry DIS, TripleSpec Reflectance spectroscopy (surface mineral comp.) Agile high speed imager Rotational lightcurves (rotation rate; tumbling?)

13. NEO 2013 JC, g ~ 22.6, r ~ 23.0 1 x 5 minute exposure with DIS

14. NEO 2013 JM22, predicted V~17.6 1 x 20 minute exposure with DIS (low-res)