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  • Dedication Ceremony

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

    Grand Opening for the Emera Astronomy Center and Jordan Planetarium and Observatory

  • Stars

    Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States +1 more

      The 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 before your eyes! Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives […]

    $6

  • Astronomy Center Open House

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

    The 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 on demonstrations, planetarium shows, free refreshments, and the first public star party at the new Jordan Observatory! Find out what makes the Emera Astronomy Center […]

  • Near Collision of a Comet with Mars

    Anywhere ME, United States

    All 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 […]

  • Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

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

      Join 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 land on Venus, fly through the rings of Saturn, and discover the secrets of the Solar System. Ages 4 to 11

    $6

  • A Partial Eclipse of the Sun

    Anywhere ME, United States

    The 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 […]

  • 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 of classic Zeppelin such as the Immigrant Song, Over the Hills and Far Away, Heartbreaker, Rock and Roll, Dazed and Confused, Whole Lotta Love, and […]

    $6

  • 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 pop hits available in any laser show on the planet. Lasermania is the pinnacle of high energy laser light shows, guaranteed to have audiences dancing […]

    $6

  • 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 most timeless musical journeys. Drift weightlessly among haunting laser landscapes and 3-D laser renderings as you experience such classics as One of These Days, Comfortably […]

    $6

  • 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 Beatles classic rock laser show has something for everyone. Featuring fifteen Beatles classics, such as Hard Day's Night, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Lucy in […]

    $6

  • 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 pop hits available in any laser show on the planet. Lasermania is the pinnacle of high energy laser light shows, guaranteed to have audiences dancing […]

    $6

  • 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 sprinkling of crowd-pleasing current pop and rock songs. Floating laser caricatures and animations of legendary Halloween personalities make for a fun time on an epic […]

    $6

  • 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 most timeless musical journeys. Drift weightlessly among haunting laser landscapes and 3-D laser renderings as you experience such classics as One of These Days, Comfortably […]

    $6

  • 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 Beatles classic rock laser show has something for everyone. Featuring fifteen Beatles classics, such as Hard Day’s Night, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Lucy in […]

    $6

  • Earth, Moon, and Sun

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

    This 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, Coyote is constantly corrected in his misunderstandings of how things work. A live tour of the Maine sky and its beautiful constellations completes this micro-unit […]

    $6

  • 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 Beatles classic rock laser show has something for everyone. Featuring fifteen Beatles classics, such as Hard Day’s Night, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Lucy in […]

    $6

  • 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 techno-fusion of laser light and mainstream rock with a hint of blues and punk for some extra kick. Spanning three decades, songs like Where the […]

    $6

  • 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 most timeless musical journeys. Drift weightlessly among haunting laser landscapes and 3-D laser renderings as you experience such classics as One of These Days, Comfortably […]

    $6

  • Undiscovered Worlds

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

    Hundreds 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 Kepler Telescope, the discovery of exoplanets brings us one step closer to the possibility of finding an Earth-like world. How will this change how we […]

    $6

  • Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

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

    Join 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 land on Venus, fly through the rings of Saturn, and discover the secrets of the Solar System. Ages 4 to 11

    $6

  • Undiscovered Worlds (Cancelled)

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

    Hundreds 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 Kepler Telescope, the discovery of exoplanets brings us one step closer to the possibility of finding an Earth-like world. How will this change how we […]

    $6

  • The Geminid Meteor Shower

    Anywhere ME, United States

    The 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 […]

  • Secret of the Cardboard Rocket (Cancelled)

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

      Join 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 land on Venus, fly through the rings of Saturn, and discover the secrets of the Solar System. Ages 4 to 11

    $6

  • Earth, Moon, & 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 […]

    $6

  • STARS

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

    Every 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 […]

    $6

  • Little Star that Could

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

    It’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 different types of stars and learns about some of the other things that makes our universe so interesting. After meeting stars, nebulas, and galaxies, the […]

    $6

  • Undiscovered Worlds

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

    Hundreds 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 Kepler Telescope, the discovery of exoplanets brings us one step closer to the possibility of finding an Earth-like world. How will this change how we […]

    $6

  • STARS

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

    Every 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 […]

    $6

  • Astronaut

    Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States +1 more

    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? Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around […]

    $6

  • Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

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

      Join 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 land on Venus, fly through the rings of Saturn, and discover the secrets of the Solar System. Trailer

    $6

  • International Dark Sky Week

    Anywhere ME, United States

    It 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 that we not use outdoor lighting, and refrain from using lights at night time. The Dark Sky Association started this event to inspire people to […]

  • Cosmic Journey

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

    Volcanoes 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 travel through our solar system faster than the speed of light, taking in the wonders of the planets and their moons.

    $6

  • Magic Treehouse: Space Mission

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

    Travel 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. With the help of the astronomer, the Internet, and astronaut, books and the writer of the mysterious note, Jack and Annie are taken on a […]

    $6

  • Full Moon

    Anywhere ME, United States

    The Moon will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth.

  • Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation

    Anywhere ME, United States

    Mercury 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.

  • New Moon

    Anywhere ME, United States

    A 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 in the sky.

  • Saturn at Opposition

    Anywhere ME, United States

    Saturn will be it's closest to Earth in it's orbit and the ringed planet will appear it's fullest and brightest.

  • Full Moon

    Anywhere ME, United States

    The Moon will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth.

  • Undiscovered Worlds

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

    Hundreds 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 Kepler Telescope, the discovery of exoplanets brings us one step closer to the possibility of finding an Earth-like world. How will this change how we […]

    $6

  • Venus at Greatest Eastern Elongation

    Anywhere ME, United States

    Venus 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.

  • Little Star that Could

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

    It’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 different types of stars and learns about some of the other things that makes our universe so interesting. After meeting stars, nebulas, and galaxies, the […]

    $6

  • New Moon

    Anywhere ME, United States

    A 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 in the sky.

  • Earth, Moon, 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 […]

    $6

  • Stars

    Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States +1 more

    Every 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 […]

    $6

  • Summer Solstice

    Anywhere ME, United States

    Marks the first day of Summer!

  • Celestial Bodies

    Anywhere ME, United States

    Venus and Jupiter will appear within .3° of each other.

  • Full Moon

    Anywhere ME, United States

    The Moon will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth.

  • Cosmic Journey

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

    Volcanoes 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 our solar system faster than the speed of light, taking in the wonders of the planets and their moons. Watch the Trailer!

    $6

  • Magic Treehouse: Space Mission

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

    Travel 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. 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 […]

    $6

  • Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

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

    Join 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 land on Venus, fly through the rings of Saturn, and discover the secrets of the Solar System.   Watch the trailer!

    $6

  • Astronaut

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

    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? Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around […]

    $6

  • New Horizons

    Anywhere ME, United States

    After 9 years of travel, New Horizons, an unmanned space ship, will fly by Pluto and will continue moving deeper into the Solar System.

  • Plutopalooza!

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

    To 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 ever wanted to know about Pluto and the New Horizons mission! Check the Facebook page to RSVP!  

    Free

  • New Moon

    Anywhere ME, United States

    A 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 in the sky.

  • Meteor Shower

    Anywhere ME, United States

    The Delta Aquarids meteor shower will be peaking. The nearly full moon will make observing difficult.

  • Full Moon

    Anywhere ME, United States

    The Moon will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth.

  • Trip Through Space

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

    Younger sky watchers take a trip from the back yard to glittering stars, planets, and deep space.

    $6

  • Cosmic Colors

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

    From 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 the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky!

    $6

  • Black Holes

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

    The 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. Witness the bending of light, the skewing of perception, and the dizzying descent into a black hole.

    $6

  • Origins of Life

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

    Tour 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 on Earth, from great extinctions to the search for life beyond planet Earth, Origins of Life is an inspirational journey through time and a celebration […]

    $6