Dedication Ceremony
Grand Opening for the Emera Astronomy Center and Jordan Planetarium and Observatory
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Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States
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Stars
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States +1 moreThe first public show at the Emera Astronomy Center brings unparalleled visual immersion and excitement. Be one of the first people to see the universe come to life right […]
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Astronomy Center Open House
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThe University of Maine's newest building is full of exciting and educational adventures for visitors of all ages. Be the first to see all that is in store with hands […]
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Near Collision of a Comet with Mars
Anywhere ME, United StatesAll eyes will be on the Red Planet in October as Comet C/2013 A1(Siding Spring), discovered by Robert H. McNaught at Australia's Siding Spring Observatory, will pass extremely close to Mars. The comet will come so close, in fact, that its coma may envelop Mars, as well as create a stupendous shower of meteors as seen […]
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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 […]
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A Partial Eclipse of the Sun
Anywhere ME, United StatesThe moon's penumbral shadow will fall over much of North America as well as extreme eastern Siberia, producing a partial solar eclipse. Greatest eclipse, with more than four-fifths of the sun's diameter covered by the moon, will occur in M'Clintock Channel, an arm of the Arctic Ocean which divides Victoria Island from Prince of Wales […]
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Led Zeppelin LASER SHOW
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States"Get the Led out as lasers weave a monolithic Zeppelin experience for diehards that is a feast for both eyes and ears. Transcend time and space with laserized versions […]
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Lasermania LASER SHOW
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States“When it's time to just rock-out and have a good time, Lasermania is the ticket. Enjoy a pure sensory adrenaline rush with a collection of the most current rock and […]
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Pink Floyd LASER SHOW
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States"Laser Pink Floyd is the ultimate fusion of classic rock music and dancing coherent light. Embark on an out-of-body experience as dazzling lasers visually interpret forty-five minutes of Pink Floyd's […]
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Beatles LASER SHOW
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States"The Beatles never looked so good. Whether in the mood for a mind-warping ride on a yellow submarine or just looking for an excuse to twist and shout, the Laser […]
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Lasermania LASER SHOW
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States“When it's time to just rock-out and have a good time, Lasermania is the ticket. Enjoy a pure sensory adrenaline rush with a collection of the most current rock and […]
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Halloween Spooktacular LASER SHOW
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States"Get ready to mash with monsters in the Halloween Laser Spooktacular, a spellbinding sing-along featuring classic Halloween titles such as Monster Mash, Ghostbusters, and Purple People Eater along with a […]
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Pink Floyd LASER SHOW
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States“Laser Pink Floyd is the ultimate fusion of classic rock music and dancing coherent light. Embark on an out-of-body experience as dazzling lasers visually interpret forty-five minutes of Pink Floyd’s […]
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Beatles LASER SHOW
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States“The Beatles never looked so good. Whether in the mood for a mind-warping ride on a yellow submarine or just looking for an excuse to twist and shout, the Laser […]
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Earth, Moon, and Sun
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThis first standards-based elementary show for full dome beautifully illustrates basic concepts like moon phases and seasons with the dubious help of Coyote. Based on the trickster of Native American lore, […]
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Beatles LASER SHOW
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States“The Beatles never looked so good. Whether in the mood for a mind-warping ride on a yellow submarine or just looking for an excuse to twist and shout, the Laser […]
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U2 LASER SHOW
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States"Ready for some laser-induced Vertigo? Be immersed into some of the most influential rock and roll of the last generation courtesy of the boys from Dublin. Laser U2 is a […]
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Pink Floyd LASER SHOW
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States“Laser Pink Floyd is the ultimate fusion of classic rock music and dancing coherent light. Embark on an out-of-body experience as dazzling lasers visually interpret forty-five minutes of Pink Floyd’s […]
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Undiscovered Worlds
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesHundreds of planets have been discovered orbiting stars beyond the Sun. Our solar system is not alone in the universe, and with rapidly improving technology and recent endeavors like the […]
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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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Undiscovered Worlds (Cancelled)
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesHundreds of planets have been discovered orbiting stars beyond the Sun. Our solar system is not alone in the universe, and with rapidly improving technology and recent endeavors like the […]
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The Geminid Meteor Shower
Anywhere ME, United StatesThe Geminids can be observed annually between December 4 and December 17, with its peak activity being around December 14. The shower owes its name to the constellation Gemini from where the meteors seem to emerge from in the sky. Unlike most other meteor showers, the Geminids are associated not with a comet but with […]
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Secret of the Cardboard Rocket (Cancelled)
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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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Little Star that Could
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesIt’s hard to be a little star in a big universe! Join a medium sized, yellow star as he makes his way through space. In his travels he meets many […]
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Undiscovered Worlds
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesHundreds of planets have been discovered orbiting stars beyond the Sun. Our solar system is not alone in the universe, and with rapidly improving technology and recent endeavors like the […]
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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 […]
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Astronaut
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States +1 moreThe 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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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 […]
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International Dark Sky Week
Anywhere ME, United StatesIt is very important to preserve the night sky by limiting the amount of light we allow into our atmosphere.. For the week of the 13th, many organizations are promoting […]
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Cosmic Journey
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesVolcanoes tower 80,000 feet above a barren surface. Monstrous hurricanes rage for 400 years. And multicolored rings sit suspended in air. In Cosmic Journey: a Solar System Adventure, you will […]
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Magic Treehouse: Space Mission
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesTravel with the brother-sister duo, Jack and Annie, in their Magic Tree House as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. […]
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Full Moon
Anywhere ME, United StatesThe Moon will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth.
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Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation
Anywhere ME, United StatesMercury will be at it's highest point in the sky as seen from Earth. This is one of the best times to observe the innermost planet.
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New Moon
Anywhere ME, United StatesA New Moon occurs when the Sun and Moon have the same ecliptical longitude. This is the first phase of the lunar cycle, meaning this celestial body will not be visible […]
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Saturn at Opposition
Anywhere ME, United StatesSaturn will be it's closest to Earth in it's orbit and the ringed planet will appear it's fullest and brightest.
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Full Moon
Anywhere ME, United StatesThe Moon will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth.
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Undiscovered Worlds
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesHundreds of planets have been discovered orbiting stars beyond the Sun. Our solar system is not alone in the universe, and with rapidly improving technology and recent endeavors like the […]
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Venus at Greatest Eastern Elongation
Anywhere ME, United StatesVenus will be at it’s highest point in the sky as seen from Earth. This is one of the best times to observe the Evening Star.
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Little Star that Could
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesIt’s hard to be a little star in a big universe! Join a medium sized, yellow star as he makes his way through space. In his travels he meets many […]
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New Moon
Anywhere ME, United StatesA New Moon occurs when the Sun and Moon have the same ecliptical longitude. This is the first phase of the lunar cycle, meaning this celestial body will not be visible […]
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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. […]
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Stars
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States +1 moreEvery 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 […]
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Summer Solstice
Anywhere ME, United StatesMarks the first day of Summer!
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Celestial Bodies
Anywhere ME, United StatesVenus and Jupiter will appear within .3° of each other.
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Full Moon
Anywhere ME, United StatesThe Moon will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth.
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Cosmic Journey
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesVolcanoes tower 80,000 feet above a barren surface. Monstrous hurricanes rage for 400 years. And multicolored rings sit suspended in space. In Cosmic Journey: A Solar system Adventure, you will travel through […]
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Magic Treehouse: Space Mission
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesTravel with the brother-sister duo, Jack and Annie, in their Magic Tree House as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. […]
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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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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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New Horizons
Anywhere ME, United StatesAfter 9 years of travel, New Horizons, an unmanned space ship, will fly by Pluto and will continue moving deeper into the Solar System.
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Plutopalooza!
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesTo celebrate NASA's New Horizons mission finally reaching everyone's favorite dwarf planet after 9 years of flight we are hosting a Plutopalooza here at the astronomy center! Learn everything you've […]
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New Moon
Anywhere ME, United StatesA New Moon occurs when the Sun and Moon have the same ecliptical longitude. This is the first phase of the lunar cycle, meaning this celestial body will not be visible […]
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Meteor Shower
Anywhere ME, United StatesThe Delta Aquarids meteor shower will be peaking. The nearly full moon will make observing difficult.
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Full Moon
Anywhere ME, United StatesThe Moon will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth.
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Trip Through Space
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesYounger sky watchers take a trip from the back yard to glittering stars, planets, and deep space.
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Cosmic Colors
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesFrom northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about […]
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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 black holes. […]
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Origins of Life
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesTour the far reaches of the universe and our Earth as the evolution of life is examined in this fully immersive space experience. From the Big Bang to new life […]
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