Astronaut
The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become […]
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Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States
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Two Small Pieces of Glass
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesTwo Small Pieces of Glass follows two students as they interact with a female astronomer at a local star party. Along the way students learn how telescopes work, traces the […]
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Earth, Moon, & Sun
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesEarth, Moon, & Sun is a fast-paced full dome demonstration of lunar phases, eclipses, day and night, the sun and other puzzling events with the help of a confused coyote. This program beautifully illustrates basic concepts like moon phases and seasons. Based on the trickster of Native American lore, Coyote is constantly corrected in his misunderstandings […]
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In My Backyard
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesWith song and colorful animation it is an adventure to explore a backyard like this one with children’s song writer, Fred Penner, of Nickelodeon fame. His excitement and love of nature takes visitors on a tour of daytime discovery and then the wonders of the night sky. The changing seasons, rainbows, constellation patterns, planets and […]
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Two Small Pieces of Glass
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesTwo Small Pieces of Glass follows two students as they interact with a female astronomer at a local star party. Along the way students learn how telescopes work, traces the history of the telescope from Galileo’s modifications to a child’s spyglass — using two small pieces of glass — to the launch of NASA’s Hubble […]
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Earth, Moon, & Sun
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesEarth, Moon, & Sun is a fast-paced full dome demonstration of lunar phases, eclipses, day and night, the sun and other puzzling events with the help of a confused coyote. This program beautifully illustrates basic concepts like moon phases and seasons. Based on the trickster of Native American lore, Coyote is constantly corrected in his misunderstandings […]
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Stars
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesEvery star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that lights the Universe. Journey to the […]
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Two Small Pieces of Glass
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesTwo Small Pieces of Glass follows two students as they interact with a female astronomer at a local star party. Along the way students learn how telescopes work, traces the history of the telescope from Galileo’s modifications to a child’s spyglass — using two small pieces of glass — to the launch of NASA’s Hubble […]
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To Space and Back
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesSpace exploration, our greatest adventure, is having a big impact on our lives. It is helping us to discover a universe of unimaginable scale and beauty, and it is reaching down into our world and influencing the way we live. To Space & Back takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of […]
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Earth, Moon, & Sun
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesEarth, Moon, & Sun is a fast-paced full dome demonstration of lunar phases, eclipses, day and night, the sun and other puzzling events with the help of a confused coyote. This program beautifully illustrates basic concepts like moon phases and seasons. Based on the trickster of Native American lore, Coyote is constantly corrected in his misunderstandings […]
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Black Holes
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThe attraction of Black Holes is more than just gravitational. These mysterious graveyards of dead stars have fascinated generations. “Black Holes” explores the history, physics, and mystery of these reality-bending phenomena. Experience the bending of light, the skewing of perception, and the dizzying descent into a black hole. Trailer Tickets for planetarium programs are $6 […]
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Science Lecture Series: Dr. Elizabeth McGrath
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesA Walk Among Giants: Building the Largest Galaxies in the Universe! Thursday, September 1 at 7:00 pm Dr. Elizabeth McGrath will kick off our new Science Lecture Series here at the planetarium with her presentation on galaxies and how these objects help us understand the universe we live in. She serves as the Clare Boothe Luce Assistant […]
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Dark
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThe search for Dark Matter is the most pressing astrophysical problem of our time – the solution to which will help us understand why the Universe is as it is, where it came from, and how it has evolved over billions of years – the unimaginable depths of deep time, of which a human life […]
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Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesPerseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the tale of the beautiful but unfortunate princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a sea […]
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Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesPerseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the tale of the beautiful but unfortunate princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a sea […]
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Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesPerseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the tale of the beautiful but unfortunate princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a sea […]
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Dark
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThe search for Dark Matter is the most pressing astrophysical problem of our time – the solution to which will help us understand why the Universe is as it is, […]
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Astronaut
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThe exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become […]
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To Space and Back
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesSpace exploration, our greatest adventure, is having a big impact on our lives. It is helping us to discover a universe of unimaginable scale and beauty, and it is reaching […]
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Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesPerseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the tale of the beautiful but unfortunate princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a sea […]
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Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesJoin two children on a magical journey through the Solar System, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket, and a vivid imagination. During this imaginative show, audiences will […]
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Science Lecture Series: Dr. Caitlin Howell
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesUnlocking the Secrets of Proteins: The Rise of Cryo Electron Microscopy Thursday, October 6 at 7:00 pm Proteins are an essential component of all living things, allowing us to grow, breathe, […]
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The To-Night Show at the Emera Astronomy Center
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesIn this all-live late night talk show styled planetarium program, your host will bring you the latest and greatest in astronomy news including NASA missions, new discoveries, and plenty of […]
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Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesJoin two children on a magical journey through the Solar System, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket, and a vivid imagination. During this imaginative show, audiences will […]
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The To-Night Show at the Emera Astronomy Center
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesIn this all-live late night talk show styled planetarium program, your host will bring you the latest and greatest in astronomy news including NASA missions, new discoveries, and plenty of […]
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Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesJoin two children on a magical journey through the Solar System, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket, and a vivid imagination. During this imaginative show, audiences will […]
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The To-Night Show at the Emera Astronomy Center
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesIn this all-live late night talk show styled planetarium program, your host will bring you the latest and greatest in astronomy news including NASA missions, new discoveries, and plenty of […]
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Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesJoin two children on a magical journey through the Solar System, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket, and a vivid imagination. During this imaginative show, audiences will […]
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The To-Night Show at the Emera Astronomy Center
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesIn this all-live late night talk show styled planetarium program, your host will bring you the latest and greatest in astronomy news including NASA missions, new discoveries, and plenty of […]
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Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesJoin two children on a magical journey through the Solar System, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket, and a vivid imagination. During this imaginative show, audiences will […]
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Science Lecture Series: Chuck Carter
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesArt and Science: Visualizing Complex Ideas for Everyone Thursday, November 3rd at 7:00 pm Where do science visualizations come from? What is the process of taking a complex idea and […]
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Dynamic Earth
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesExplore the inner workings of Earth’s climate system with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. This exciting program follows a trail of energy that flows from […]
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One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesExplore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, […]
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Dynamic Earth
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesExplore the inner workings of Earth’s climate system with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. This exciting program follows a trail of energy that flows from […]
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One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesExplore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, […]
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Constellations: A Play by Nick Payne
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThis spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know – […]
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Constellations: A Play by Nick Payne
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThis spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know – […]
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Constellations: A Play by Nick Payne
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThis spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know – […]
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Dynamic Earth
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesExplore the inner workings of Earth’s climate system with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. This exciting program follows a trail of energy that flows from […]
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Constellations: A Play by Nick Payne
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThis spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know – […]
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Constellations: A Play by Nick Payne
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThis spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know – […]
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One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesExplore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, […]
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Constellations: A Play by Nick Payne
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThis spellbinding, romantic journey begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman. But what happens next defies the boundaries of the world we think we know – […]
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Dynamic Earth
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesExplore the inner workings of Earth’s climate system with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. This exciting program follows a trail of energy that flows from […]
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One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesExplore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, […]
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Science Lecture Series: Dr. Paul Mayewski
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesJourney Into Climate Thursday, December 1st at 7:00 pm Today, climate change in the polar regions is having remarkable consequences. Recent Arctic warming, induced by greenhouse gases has led to […]
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Mystery of the Christmas Star
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesJourney back 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the Star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. Investigate possible dates for […]
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Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesTake a fun and lighthearted look at the myths and stories associated with the constellation Orion, the great hunter of the winter sky. Orion comes to life in a fun-filled, […]
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Mystery of the Christmas Star
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesJourney back 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the Star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. Investigate possible dates for […]
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WiSe-Net Leak Detection System Launch Party
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesJoin us here at the Emera Astronomy Center to celebrate the launch of a wireless leak detection system created by University of Maine researchers, to be used on board the International […]
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Mystery of the Christmas Star
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesJourney back 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the Star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. Investigate possible dates for […]
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Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesTake a fun and lighthearted look at the myths and stories associated with the constellation Orion, the great hunter of the winter sky. Orion comes to life in a fun-filled, […]
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Mystery of the Christmas Star
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesJourney back 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the Star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. Investigate possible dates for […]
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Mystery of the Christmas Star
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesJourney back 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the Star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. Investigate possible dates for […]
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Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesTake a fun and lighthearted look at the myths and stories associated with the constellation Orion, the great hunter of the winter sky. Orion comes to life in a fun-filled, […]
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Mystery of the Christmas Star
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesJourney back 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the Star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. Investigate possible dates for […]