Displays & Exhibits

The Galactic Center

In celebration of the International Year of Astronomy, NASA has made spectacular images of our galactic center available to the public. AHML is the only location in the northwest suburbs that was selected as a site for the display of two very large photos of our universe.

Come see them for yourself. The photos are located on the east wall of the Library behind the large type shelves. If you think you know what our Milky Way’s core looks like, prepare to be surprised.

Learn more about how these amazing images were created in this short video created by our staff.

You can learn more about the images, astronomy or the observatories by following these links mentioned in the video.

– Check our Adult collection for items on astronomy
– Check our Kids' collection for items on astronomy
– Library research databases
(See Science Resource Center, Student Resource Center)
– NW Suburban Astronomers
– Harper College Astronomy Club & Observatory
– Adler Planetarium
– Hubble Space Telescope
– Spitzer Space Telescope
– Chandra X-Ray Observatory
– International Year of Astronomy

About our display areas

The library provides a variety of spaces for exhibiting a wide range of materials. We have five display cases, and a gallery for exhibiting artwork. There are two cases in the first floor lobby, two on the second floor, and one display case in the Kids' World department.