To prepare for your trip, Adler Planetarium has a few fun facts you can brush up on before you take the Destination Solar System tour. May the force be with you.  

Many facts about the life of English poet William Shakespeare remain a mystery.  Yet he is considered by many scholars to be one of the greatest writers in history.  Today, we celebrate the poet’s 450th birthday.  Love him or hate him, chances are you’ve heard or made reference to his writings.