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Event Series Event Series: Unveiling the Invisible Universe

Unveiling the Invisible Universe

March 18, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.

At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.

It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.

Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.

Watch the trailer here!

 


 

Tickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar.

Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 207.581.1341, or at our ticket box office prior to the show..

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Date:
March 18, 2022
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Organizer

Versant Power Astronomy Center
Phone
581-1341
Email
planetarium@maine.edu
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Venue

Versant Power Astronomy Center
167 Rangeley Rd
Orono, ME 04469 United States
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Phone
207-581-1341
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