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SUMMARY:Magic Treehouse: Space Mission
DESCRIPTION:Travel with the brother-sister duo\, Jack and Annie\, in their Magic Treehouse as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. With the help of an astronomer\, the Internet\, an astronaut\, books and the writer of the mysterious note\, Jack and Annie are taken on a wondrous journey of adventure and learning. \nThis exciting voyage will carry visitors to the planets and far out into the Universe where Jack and Annie nearly get… Well\, we don’t want to give it away. The adventure is just beginning!\nBased on the popular book series by Mary Pope Osborne. \nTrailer \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/magic-treehouse-space-mission-29/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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SUMMARY:3-2-1 Liftoff!
DESCRIPTION:Elon the hamster loves science and doing experiments\, which often fail in practice. One day Elon hears a crash. In his garden\, he finds a crater with a damaged robot named 8 of 12 inside. How did it get here? Elon fixes the robot and finds out that he fell from a spaceship. Does Elon have the courage and wits you needed to go into space and back? Find out in 3-2-1 Liftoff! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/3-2-1-liftoff-15/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T140000
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SUMMARY:Forward to the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Forward to the Moon engages audiences in NASA efforts to send both humans and robots to the Moon and Mars. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program\, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo\, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman on the surface of the Moon. Jessica Meir from Caribou\, Maine has been selected as one of the Artemis Mission astronauts and might be the first Mainer on the Moon – learn about it here at the planetarium! \nNarrated by Kari Byron from Crash Test World and Mythbusters. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/forward-to-the-moon-12/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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SUMMARY:Moonbase: The Next Step
DESCRIPTION:From the moment mankind first set foot on the Moon in 1969 we have dreamed of making a base there. In the next 10 years humans will return to the Moon with the Artemis missions and develop a sustained\, strategic presence near the lunar South Pole. The Moon will become our first ‘staging post’ from which Mars and the rest of the solar system becomes tantalizingly closer. Prepare for a breath-taking lunar adventure! \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/moonbase-the-next-step-5/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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SUMMARY:One World\, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Explore 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\, Hu Hu Zhu\, as they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon\, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They explore the day and night sky\, learn about the Big Dipper\, the North Star\, the Sun and the Moon.  Along the way\, they learn how the sky we see is shared by many people around the world. Children attending the show can interact as they watch\, drawing constellations and counting the time it takes the sun to set. \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/one-world-one-sky-big-birds-adventure-19/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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SUMMARY:Astronaut
DESCRIPTION: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 an astronaut? \nExperience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space\, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject ‘Chad’\, our test astronaut\, to everything that space has to throw at him. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/astronaut-19/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="Versant Power Astronomy Center":MAILTO:planetarium@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T150000
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SUMMARY:Polaris: Mystery of the Polar Night
DESCRIPTION:A traveling penguin from the South Pole and a funny polar bear from the North pole meet on arctic sea ice. They become friends observing the night sky together and wondering why night is so long at the poles of the Earth. This mystery leads them on a scientific adventure by building an improvised spaceship to travel around the Earth to learn about seasons\, visit Mars and Saturn to learn about ice in the solar system and how planets have similarities and differences which make them unique. \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/polaris-mystery-of-the-polar-night-21/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T140000
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SUMMARY:H2O - The Cosmic States of Water
DESCRIPTION:H2O – The Cosmic States of Water \nIn the icy northern waters\, a little sea otter named Sedna spends her days playing\, fishing\, and diving with her fellow otters. Sedna dreams of travelling to distant places…\nAnd on this day\, like every year\, she is on the lookout for Toklo\, a mercurial and wily cormorant due back from his long southward migration. Thanks to H2O\, Sedna will go on an extraordinary journey to discover the water cycle on Earth. Then\, buoyed by a fresh self-confidence and her newly gained knowledge\, she persuades Toklo to embark on an even more amazing journey. \nAges 5 and up \n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/h2o-the-cosmic-states-of-water-2/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="Versant Power Astronomy Center":MAILTO:planetarium@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T050845
CREATED:20260531T152416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T152416Z
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SUMMARY:VAST: A Cosmic Journey through Space and Time
DESCRIPTION:Space is unimaginably vast and incredibly beautiful. Thanks to our curiosity and quest for knowledge\, we humans have been driven to explore space and learn more about the universe. There is still incredibly much left to explore. Join us on the journey\, starting on Earth\, venturing out in our solar system\, and journeying all the way out to the edge of the known universe. \nNarrated by Eva Rose. \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/vast-a-cosmic-journey-through-space-and-time-4/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T050845
CREATED:20260531T152751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T153016Z
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SUMMARY:SPARK: The Universe in Us
DESCRIPTION:From the oxygen we breathe to the uranium that warms our planet’s core\, we owe everything to the stars. SPARK: The Universe in Us is about our deep connection not just to Earth\, but to stars millions of light years away—and billions of years in the past. Discover the celestial origins of the elements we all have in common. Along the way\, you’ll enter the core of a giant star just before it implodes\, experience the quiet demise of a star like the Sun\, and see how colliding stars seed the Universe with the building blocks of life. Narrated by Diego Luna. \n  \n\n  \nTickets 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. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/spark-the-universe-in-us-3/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T050845
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T153314Z
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SUMMARY:Áróra: Tales of the Northern Lights
DESCRIPTION:An immersive fulldome experience about the exquisite beauty of Auroras. Take a journey across time and space to understand the science behind the phenomena and to experience the stories of our ancestors. Guided by the lullaby of the Dawn Goddess\, this cinematic adventure invites the audience to join the dance of these eerie lights over remote Icelandic landscapes\, learn why they appear\, and explore numerous legends of these incredible phenomena. \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/arora-tales-of-the-northern-lights-15/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T050845
CREATED:20260531T153942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T154123Z
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SUMMARY:Mars 1001
DESCRIPTION:An international crew is about to embark on the first interplanetary journey in history\, the first manned mission to the surface of Mars!  Science reporter Miles O’Brien is reporting while events unfold for the crew on their daring 1001 day long mission.  Witness firsthand their brave attempts to put human footprints on Mars and return safely to Earth.  This journey will be extending our knowledge of Mars and will be determining whether or not mankind has a future among the stars.  Experience the thrill of the grandest mission of exploration ever undertaken – humans going to Mars! \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/mars-1001-12/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T050845
CREATED:20260531T154626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T154626Z
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SUMMARY:Worlds Beyond Earth
DESCRIPTION:Take an exhilarating journey to the worlds that orbit our Sun and the unique conditions that make life on our planet Earth possible. Celebrate the extraordinary Age of Exploration carried out by robotic explorers\, over the past 50 years with imagery from NASA\, European Space Agency (ESA)\, and Japan Aerospace Exploration (JAXA) missions.  Audiences will go on an epic adventure across the solar system\, from our Moon\, Mars and Venus to beyond the asteroid belt\, to Jupiter and Saturn.  Produced by the American Museum of Natural History in New York and narrated by Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/worlds-beyond-earth-12/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T170322Z
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SUMMARY:Magic Treehouse: Space Mission
DESCRIPTION:Travel with the brother-sister duo\, Jack and Annie\, in their Magic Treehouse as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. With the help of an astronomer\, the Internet\, an astronaut\, books and the writer of the mysterious note\, Jack and Annie are taken on a wondrous journey of adventure and learning. \nThis exciting voyage will carry visitors to the planets and far out into the Universe where Jack and Annie nearly get… Well\, we don’t want to give it away. The adventure is just beginning!\nBased on the popular book series by Mary Pope Osborne. \nTrailer \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/magic-treehouse-space-mission-29/2026-08-14/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T140000
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SUMMARY:The Great Solar System Adventure!
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonders and perils of our Solar System! Join “The Great Schiaparelli”; as he takes the audience on a space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium. From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond\, prepare to be subjected to the myriad wonders of our Solar System\, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet Earth really is. Narrated by Adam Longworth. \nAges 8 and up! \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. \n \n 
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/the-great-solar-system-adventure-4/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000
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SUMMARY:Little Eve: Stories of Planet Earth
DESCRIPTION:Little Eve: Stories of Planet Earth \nEarth is the only known place in the universe where life has flourished. But how did it all begin? Little Eve\, a curious bear\, sets out to discover the answer. From a brave little cell to a clever squirrel\, it tells the story of life and our solar system through courage\, wonder\, and perseverance. \nAges 5 and up \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/little-eve-stories-of-planet-earth/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T050845
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SUMMARY:The Universe Through All Senses
DESCRIPTION:The Universe Through All the Senses \nWhen asked to talk about the universe\, astronomers will describe it to you in a thousand different ways. Starting with the diverse planets of the Solar System\, charming comets\, hot stars\, and ethereal nebulae\, they’ll take you on a journey all the way to galaxies billions of light-years away. Into this mix\, they will throw in a bit of mysterious dark matter\, a few black holes\, a dash of dark energy\, and finish it off with a pinch of strange elementary particles. \nHowever\, for an ordinary Earthling\, such a list of fancy terms feels just like flipping through a cookbook\, without being able to taste the individual ingredients\, let alone the finished product. That’s why we decided to serve you the universe in a completely different way – You will experience it with all your senses! \nDiscover what it feels like to touch the universe\, what a comet or cosmic space smells like\, and even how the Saturn’s moon Enceladus or the planet Mars taste like. Listen to the explosion of a supernova\, the rumbling sounds of the Sun\, and more. See the glow of auroras and vibrant nebulae. This unconventional sensory-packed show is narrated by Jack Stephens. \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/the-universe-through-all-senses-3/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T150000
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SUMMARY:To Space and Back
DESCRIPTION:Space 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. \nTo Space & Back takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to our own planet. It is an extraordinary story of human ingenuity and incredible engineering\, describing how the technology that transports us through space is paving the way for the devices and apps we use every day. What is happening above is coming back down to Earth! \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/to-space-and-back-15/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T150000
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SUMMARY:The Secrets of Gravity
DESCRIPTION:Luke is interested in the universe and its secrets. He is fascinated by the stars\, the universe\, and the laws of nature. One night\, he sneaks into the Albert Einstein Museum where he meets ALBYX3\, a small\, clever but rather quirky robot who knows all about Albert Einstein and his theories. ALBY takes Luke on a magical journey through space and time during which they uncover the secrets of gravity and learn about friendship and imagination. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/the-secrets-of-gravity-12/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T150000
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SUMMARY:Messengers of Time and Space
DESCRIPTION:Messengers of Time and Space \nGazing upward with the unaided eye\, the sky appears calm and tranquil. The universe\, however\, is an active place\, where dynamic events can be observed unfolding — even on human timescales — including newly discovered asteroids\, violent stellar explosions\, and colliding black holes.  Explore the intriguing new discoveries made by an array of specialized telescopes such as the Vera Rubin Observatory and other instruments\, unveiling the Universe as never before. \nAges 10 and up \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults\, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $7 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/messengers-of-time-and-space-2/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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