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SUMMARY:Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons
DESCRIPTION:On vacation at her grandpa’s\, a little girl Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edek\, Mia’s eccentric uncle\, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers to change the world’s seasons. She quickly realizes the consequences of what they are going to do\, but Edek doesn’t want to let the plan go. \nMagic Globe is an engaging story designed to interest and challenge children from 5 to 12 years old. It has a clear educational structure with all science-related topics broken down into manageable chunks and naturally woven into the storyline. It allows children to recap knowledge they already have as well as learn multiple new concepts while following the story\, which makes it perfect for mixed-ability audiences. \nWatch the trailer here! \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/magic-globe-a-story-of-the-seasons-3/2022-03-06/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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SUMMARY:Madonna: Ray of Light
DESCRIPTION:“Pushing the boundaries of artistic expression in music\, The “Queen of Pop” has stayed relevant for decades for her continued evolution in music and her stand on various themes. With songs like Material Girl and Papa don’t Preach to Girl Gone Wild\, join us at the planetarium to experience her excellence in a whole new way. \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit lyrics\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \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/madonna/2022-03-06/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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SUMMARY:From Dream to Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Join NASA’s engineers as they design\, test\, and launch today’s hottest missions into space. Witness the enormity of the new James Webb Space Telescope\, the intensity of Goddard Space Flight Center’s testing facilities\, and the excitement of the New Horizons mission to Pluto. From blueprint to blastoff\, experience how robotic space flight is pushing the frontiers of human exploration to the very edges of the universe! \nWatch the trailer here! \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 must be purchased in advance online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/from-dream-to-discovery-7/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Show,Public Program
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SUMMARY:Science Lecture Series: Kate Dickerson and Lucas Richman
DESCRIPTION:Kate Dickerson and Lucas Richman\nThe Warming Sea – an exploration of hope in the face of the climate crisis\nThursday\, March 10th at 7:00 pm \n  \nThe Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 99% of the world’s oceans\, leading to the collapse of the cod fishery\, increased acidity\, rising sea levels\, threatening lobsters and other ocean life. ​In recognition of Maine’s world-leading climate researchers\, the Bicentennial\, and the impact of climate change on the Gulf of Maine\, in January 2019 Kate Dickerson\, in her role as Founder & Director of the Maine Science Festival\, commissioned GRAMMY award winner\, Lucas Richman\, to write a symphonic piece about climate change in the Gulf of Maine. \nDickerson arranged a series of discussions between Richman and climate experts up and down the coast of Maine. These conversations\, as well as perspectives provided by middle school students throughout Maine\, informed this new symphonic work. In this talk\, Dickerson and Richman will discuss the genesis of this project\, the experts that were part of it\, and how Richman took what he learned to compose The Warming Sea. \n  \n \n  \nKate Dickerson is the Founder & Director of the Maine Science Festival\, an independently funded program of the Maine Discovery Museum. Prior to founding the Maine Science Festival\, she worked in the energy and environmental field for more than 20 years. Dickerson has worked for industry\, nonprofits\, and educational institutions\, and has expertise in the areas of environmental policy\, pollution prevention\, and environmental cleanup\, with positions in Providence\, Rhode Island; Seattle\, WA; and the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine focusing on policy work. As Founder & Director of the MSF\, Dickerson has built a hugely collaborative partnership of diverse organizations and companies throughout the state\, culminating in an annual celebration of Maine science\, technology\, engineering\, and innovation and MSF Pop-up events throughout the year. \n  \n  \n \nGRAMMY award-winning conductor/composer Lucas Richman has served as Music Director for the Bangor Symphony Orchestra since 2010 and held the position as Music Director for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra from 2003-2015. Mr. Richman annually guest conducts for a roster of orchestras both domestically and internationally\, as well as serving as a regular collaborator in the recording studio for film and television scores. An accomplished composer\, he has fulfilled commissions for numerous organizations including the Pittsburgh Symphony\, Knoxville Symphony\, San Diego Symphony\, Bangor Symphony\, Johnstown Symphony\, the Debussy Trio\, the Seattle Chamber Music Society and the Organ Artists Series of Pittsburgh. Mr. Richman has had his music performed by over two hundred orchestras across the United States as well as having been recorded by organizations such as the San Diego Symphony\, Tiroler Kammerorchester InnStrumenti\, the Pittsburgh Symphony and the Debussy Trio. For more information\, visit www.lucasrichman.com and www.ledorgroup.com. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe Science Lecture Series at Versant Power Astronomy Center will take place on the second Thursday of each month and is a partnership project with the Maine Science Festival and will feature research from a variety of science disciplines from around our state and use the digital planetarium to visualize these discoveries in a new dramatic and immersive way. \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 are available online at http://astro.umaine.edu\, by calling 581-1341\, or at the box office. \n. \n \n 
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/science-lecture-series-kate-dickerson-and-lucas-richman/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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SUMMARY:Unveiling the Invisible Universe
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt 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. \nIt’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. \nEnjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers. \nWatch the trailer here! \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/unveiling-the-invisible-universe/2022-03-11/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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