Full Moon
The Moon will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth.
The Moon will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
Marks the first day of Summer!
Venus and Jupiter will appear within .3° of each other.
The Moon will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
After 9 years of travel, New Horizons, an unmanned space ship, will fly by Pluto and will continue moving deeper into the Solar System.
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 […]
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.
The Delta Aquarids meteor shower will be peaking. The nearly full moon will make observing difficult.
The Moon will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth.
Younger sky watchers take a trip from the back yard to glittering stars, planets, and deep space.
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 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.
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 […]
The Perseid meteor shower will be peaking. This is one of the best meteor showers to observe because it produces up to 60 meteors an hour.
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.
The Moon will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth.
Undiscovered Worlds is an exploration of the hundreds of planets orbiting stars beyond the Sun. Our solar system is not alone in the universe, and with rapidly improving technology […]
Join Jack and Annie as they learn about the stars, meet an astronaut, and visit a black hole while trying to answer their questions about the universe and the things […]
Come on an adventure into the lives of those who have escaped the confines of the Earth. “Astronaut” gives visitors a glimpse of the training, the danger, and the […]
Explore the earth’s place in the universe and what we see in our sky. For all ages of curious minds Earth, Moon, and Sun is a fast-paced full dome […]
Undiscovered Worlds is an exploration of the hundreds of planets orbiting stars beyond the Sun. Our solar system is not alone in the universe, and with rapidly improving technology the […]
Join Jack and Annie as they learn about the stars, meet an astronaut, and visit a black hole while trying to answer their questions about the universe and the things […]
It’s Student Night at the planetarium! All UMaine students receive FREE admittance by presenting their MaineCard before the show! Seating is limited, so be early! Free student programs are held every 1st […]
Come on an adventure into the lives of those who have escaped the confines of the Earth. “Astronaut” gives visitors a glimpse of the training, the danger, and the challenges […]
Explore the earth’s place in the universe and what we see in our sky. For all ages of curious minds Earth, Moon, and Sun is a fast-paced full dome demonstration […]
Mark Hamill of Star Wars fame narrates an adventure where visitors can explore the cosmos and see how the study of our sky has impacted and expanded our understanding of […]
Join Jack and Annie as they learn about the stars, meet an astronaut, and visit a black hole while trying to answer their questions about the universe and the things […]
The first of our monthly programs run specifically for homeschool students! The first Tuesday of every month at 11:00 features an exciting space program so everyone can explore the universe! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mark Hamill of Star Wars fame narrates an adventure where visitors can explore the cosmos and see how the study of our sky has impacted and expanded our understanding of […]
Save the date! Come celebrate homecoming weekend and our 1 year anniversary with us on October 17th from 10-3pm! We'll be exploring the night sky with live shows in our […]
Join Jack and Annie as they learn about the stars, meet an astronaut, and visit a black hole while trying to answer their questions about the universe and the things […]
The Emera Astronomy Center is proud to announce Student Night! All UMaine students receive FREE admittance by presenting their MaineCard before the show! Seating is limited, so be early! Free student […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mark Hamill of Star Wars fame narrates an adventure where visitors can explore the cosmos and see how the study of our sky has impacted and expanded our understanding of […]
Come meet a medium sized yellow star, making his way through space. As he travels he meets many different types of stars and learns about some of the other things […]
The second of our monthly programs run specifically for homeschool students! The first Tuesday of every month at 11:00 features an exciting space program so everyone can explore the universe! […]
It's Student Night at the planetarium! All UMaine students receive FREE admittance by presenting their MaineCard before the show! Seating is limited, so be early! Free student programs are held every 1st […]
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 these reality-bending […]
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 […]
Undiscovered Worlds is an exploration of the hundreds of planets orbiting stars beyond the Sun. Our solar system is not alone in the universe, and with rapidly improving technology the […]
Come meet a medium sized yellow star, making his way through space. As he travels he meets many different types of stars and learns about some of the other things […]
It’s Student Night at the planetarium! All UMaine students receive FREE admittance by presenting their MaineCard before the show! Seating is limited, so be early! Free student programs are held every 1st […]
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 these reality-bending […]
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 […]
Undiscovered Worlds is an exploration of the hundreds of planets orbiting stars beyond the Sun. Our solar system is not alone in the universe, and with rapidly improving technology the […]
Come meet a medium sized yellow star, making his way through space. As he travels he meets many different types of stars and learns about some of the other things […]
The third of our monthly programs run specifically for homeschool students! The first Tuesday of every month at 11:00 features an exciting space program so everyone can explore the universe! Earth, […]