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Legends of the Northern Sky

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

For thousands of years, humanity has gazed up at the stars in wonder, searching for truth, understanding, and insight. Embark on a journey with the Indigenous peoples of the western plains of Canada and share in their wisdom conveyed by the stars. Alongside Ocek, the fisher, and his band of animal friends, audiences take an […]

Event Series Earth, Moon, and Sun

Earth, Moon, and Sun

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

Earth, 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 […]

Led Zeppelin: The Planetarium Experience

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

Led Zeppelin: The Planetarium Experience is an imaginative journey through our night sky using artistic style and impressive visuals. Experience the progenitors of heavy metal in new ways at the Versant Power Astronomy Center! Tickets are $9 for general admission. Music programs may contain explicit lyrics, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain […]

Worlds of Curiosity: A Family Minecraft Astronomy Event

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

Saturday, May 11th: 9 am – 10:30 am or 11 am – 12:30 pm What if the Earth had no Moon? What if our Sun was colder?What if YOU were the scientist? Or a lunar base engineer? VPAC is excited to announce a new family event in partnershipwith our friends from the WHIMC grant (What-If […]

Worlds of Curiosity: A Family Minecraft Astronomy Event

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

Saturday, May 11th: 9 am – 10:30 am or 11 am – 12:30 pm What if the Earth had no Moon? What if our Sun was colder?What if YOU were the scientist? Or a lunar base engineer? VPAC is excited to announce a new family event in partnershipwith our friends from the WHIMC grant (What-If […]

Event Series Earth, Moon, and Sun

Earth, Moon, and Sun

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

Earth, 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 […]

Led Zeppelin: The Planetarium Experience

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

Led Zeppelin: The Planetarium Experience is an imaginative journey through our night sky using artistic style and impressive visuals. Experience the progenitors of heavy metal in new ways at the Versant Power Astronomy Center! Tickets are $9 for general admission. Music programs may contain explicit lyrics, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain […]

Tycho to the Moon

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

Meet Tycho, a dog who doesn’t just howl at the Moon, but wants to go there. Blast off on an amazing ride into space with Tycho and his human friends, Ruby and Michael. Learn about day and night, space travel, the phases of the Moon and features of the lunar surface. Get a close-up look […]

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