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  • Undiscovered Worlds

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

    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 […]

    $6

  • Little Star that Could

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

    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 […]

    $6

  • Homeschool Show: Earth, Moon, & Sun

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

    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, […]

    $6

  • Student Night: Black Holes

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

    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 […]

  • Homeschool Show: 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. […]

    $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 […]

    $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. […]

    $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 […]

    $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 […]

    $6

  • Black Holes

    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 these reality-bending […]

    $6

  • Earth, Moon, & Sun

    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. […]

    $6

  • 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 […]

    $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 […]

    $6

  • Black Holes

    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 these reality-bending […]

    $6

  • Earth, Moon, & Sun

    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. […]

    $6

  • Astronaut

    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 […]

    $6

  • Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

    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 […]

    $6

  • Astronaut

    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 […]

    $6

  • Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

    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 […]

    $6

  • Earth, Moon, and Sun – Maine Discovery Museum Joint Ticket

    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. […]

    $6.00

  • Earth, Moon, and Sun – Maine Discovery Museum Joint Ticket

    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. […]

    $6

  • Secret of the Cardboard Rocket – Maine Discovery Museum Joint Ticket

    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 […]

    $6

  • Secret of the Cardboard Rocket – Maine Discovery Museum Joint Ticket

    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 […]

    $6

  • Little Star that Could – Maine Discovery Museum Joint Ticket

    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 […]

    $6

  • Little Star that Could – Maine Discovery Museum Joint Ticket

    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 […]

    $6

  • In My Backyard – Maine Discovery Museum Joint Ticket

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

      With song and colorful animation it is an adventure to explore a backyard like this one with children’s song writer, Fred Penner, of Nickelodeon fame. His excitement and love […]

    $6

  • In My Backyard – Maine Discovery Museum Joint Ticket

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

    With song and colorful animation it is an adventure to explore a backyard like this one with children’s song writer, Fred Penner, of Nickelodeon fame. His excitement and love of […]

    $6

  • Astronaut

    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 […]

    $6

  • Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

    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 […]

    $6

  • Astronaut

    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 […]

    $6

  • Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

    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 […]

    $6

  • To Space and Back 16 x 9

    To Space and Back

    To Space and Back
    Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

    To Space & Back takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to our own planet. It is an extraordinary story of human ingenuity […]

  • In My Backyard

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

    With song and colorful animation it is an adventure to explore a backyard like this one with children’s song writer, Fred Penner, of Nickelodeon fame. His excitement and love of […]

  • To Space and Back 16 x 9

    To Space and Back

    To Space and Back
    Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

    To Space & Back takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to our own planet. It is an extraordinary story of human ingenuity […]

  • In My Backyard

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

    With song and colorful animation it is an adventure to explore a backyard like this one with children’s song writer, Fred Penner, of Nickelodeon fame. His excitement and love of […]

  • To Space and Back 16 x 9

    To Space and Back

    To Space and Back
    Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

    To Space & Back takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to our own planet. It is an extraordinary story of human ingenuity […]

  • Transit of Mercury

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

    The Emera Astronomy Center will be holding a free viewing of the Transit of Mercury on Monday, May 9th.  The astronomy center staff will be setting up solar telescopes here onsite and will be aided by the Penobscot Valley Star Gazers club.  Viewing will take place from 7:00 am to 2:45 pm directly behind the […]

    Free

  • Stars 16 x 9

    Stars

    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 […]

  • The Little Star that Could 16 x 9

    Little Star That Could

    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 […]

  • Stars 16 x 9

    Stars

    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 […]

  • The Little Star that Could 16 x 9

    Little Star That Could

    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 […]

  • Cosmic Colors 16:9 poster

    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 […]

  • Stars 16 x 9

    Stars

    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 […]

  • The Little Star that Could 16 x 9

    Little Star That Could

    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 […]

  • Earth Moon Sun 16 x 9

    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. […]

  • Stars 16 x 9

    Stars

    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 […]

  • The Little Star that Could 16 x 9

    Little Star That Could

    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 […]

  • Undiscovered Worlds 16 x 9

    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 […]

  • Back to the Moon for Good

    Back to the Moon for Good
    Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

    Immerse yourself in a race to return to the Moon 40 years after the historic Apollo landings. See how a competition among privately funded international teams is ushering in a […]