Stargazers of Africa
From the dawn of time, African people have looked to the skies above for inspiration and guidance. Stargazers of Africa is a journey connecting the stars, Moon and planets to […]
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Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States
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Telescopes, Binoculars, and Stargazing
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesDid you get a telescope or binoculars for Christmas? Have questions on how they work or how to get started using them? Join two experienced observers and planetarium directors on Saturday, February 5th at 4:00 pm at the Versant Power Astronomy Center to get started on your celestial journey. Shawn Laatsch and John Meader […]
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Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesTake a fun and lighthearted look at the myths and stories associated with the constellation Orion, the great hunter of the winter sky. Orion comes to life in a fun-filled, […]
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Fleetwood Mac: Tango in the Dome
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesExperience the music of Fleetwood Mac in a whole new way - at the planetarium! Listen to classic songs like Rhiannon, Landslide, Go Your Own Way, and The Chain paired […]
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Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesTake a fun and lighthearted look at the myths and stories associated with the constellation Orion, the great hunter of the winter sky. Orion comes to life in a fun-filled, […]
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Science Lecture Series: Drs. Melissa Maginnis and Ben King
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesDrs. Melissa Maginnis and Ben King COVID: Alpha and Delta and Omicron, Oh My!! Thursday, February 10th at 7:00 pm Drs. Maginnis and King will discuss the ever-evolving COVID-19 […]
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Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesTake a fun and lighthearted look at the myths and stories associated with the constellation Orion, the great hunter of the winter sky. Orion comes to life in a fun-filled, […]
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Fleetwood Mac: Tango in the Dome
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesExperience the music of Fleetwood Mac in a whole new way - at the planetarium! Listen to classic songs like Rhiannon, Landslide, Go Your Own Way, and The Chain paired […]
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Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesTake a fun and lighthearted look at the myths and stories associated with the constellation Orion, the great hunter of the winter sky. Orion comes to life in a fun-filled, […]
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Fleetwood Mac: Tango in the Dome
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesExperience the music of Fleetwood Mac in a whole new way - at the planetarium! Listen to classic songs like Rhiannon, Landslide, Go Your Own Way, and The Chain paired […]
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Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesTake a fun and lighthearted look at the myths and stories associated with the constellation Orion, the great hunter of the winter sky. Orion comes to life in a fun-filled, […]
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Fleetwood Mac: Tango in the Dome
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesExperience the music of Fleetwood Mac in a whole new way - at the planetarium! Listen to classic songs like Rhiannon, Landslide, Go Your Own Way, and The Chain paired […]
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Unveiling the Invisible Universe
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesFor tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all […]
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Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesOn vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edek, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers […]
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Madonna: Ray of Light
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States"Pushing the boundaries of artistic expression in music, The "Queen of Pop" has stayed relevant for decades for her continued evolution in music and her stand on various themes. With […]
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From Dream to Discovery
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesJoin NASA’s engineers as they design, test, and launch today’s hottest missions into space. Witness the enormity of the new James Webb Space Telescope, the intensity of Goddard Space Flight […]
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Science Lecture Series: Kate Dickerson and Lucas Richman
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesKate Dickerson and Lucas Richman The Warming Sea - an exploration of hope in the face of the climate crisis Thursday, March 10th at 7:00 pm The Gulf of Maine […]
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Unveiling the Invisible Universe
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesFor tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all […]
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Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesOn vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edek, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers […]
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Madonna: Ray of Light
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States"Pushing the boundaries of artistic expression in music, The "Queen of Pop" has stayed relevant for decades for her continued evolution in music and her stand on various themes. With […]
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Unveiling the Invisible Universe
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesFor tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all […]
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Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesOn vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edek, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers […]
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Madonna: Ray of Light
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States"Pushing the boundaries of artistic expression in music, The "Queen of Pop" has stayed relevant for decades for her continued evolution in music and her stand on various themes. With […]
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Unveiling the Invisible Universe
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesFor tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all […]
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Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesOn vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edek, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers […]
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Madonna: Ray of Light
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States"Pushing the boundaries of artistic expression in music, The "Queen of Pop" has stayed relevant for decades for her continued evolution in music and her stand on various themes. With […]
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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 these reality-bending […]
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Earth, Moon, and 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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The Rolling Stones: Living in a Ghost Town
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThe quintessential music of the Rolling Stones defined the generation that first heard them, now comes to the planetarium. Such songs as Paint It, Black, Gimme Shelter, and You Can’t […]
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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 these reality-bending […]
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Earth, Moon, and 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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The Rolling Stones: Living in a Ghost Town
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThe quintessential music of the Rolling Stones defined the generation that first heard them, now comes to the planetarium. Such songs as Paint It, Black, Gimme Shelter, and You Can’t […]
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Magic Tree House: Space Mission
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesTravel with the brother-sister duo, Jack and Annie, in their Magic Treehouse as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. With […]
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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 these reality-bending […]
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Earth, Moon, and 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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The Rolling Stones: Living in a Ghost Town
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThe quintessential music of the Rolling Stones defined the generation that first heard them, now comes to the planetarium. Such songs as Paint It, Black, Gimme Shelter, and You Can’t […]
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To Space and Back
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesSpace exploration, our greatest adventure, is having a big impact on our lives. It is helping us to discover a universe of unimaginable scale and beauty, and it is reaching […]
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Lucia: The Secret of Shooting Stars
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesVladimir, a polar bear, and James, a penguin, travel into space aboard the Polaris to study polar auroras. Hit by a meteorite, they crash at the foot of a pre-Columbian […]
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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 these reality-bending […]
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Earth, Moon, and Sun with Skywatcher Special Event
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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The Rolling Stones: Living in a Ghost Town
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThe quintessential music of the Rolling Stones defined the generation that first heard them, now comes to the planetarium. Such songs as Paint It, Black, Gimme Shelter, and You Can’t […]
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Black Holes, and Searching for Life on Mars
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 these reality-bending […]
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One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesExplore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu […]
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Elton John: Crocodile Rockin’ Under the Dome!
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThe stellar sounds of Sir Elton John are now here at the planetarium! Come join us and listen to some of Elton's greatest hits, like Crocodile Rock, Rocket Man, I'm still […]
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Legends of the Northern Sky
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesFor 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 […]
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One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesExplore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu […]
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Elton John: Crocodile Rockin’ Under the Dome!
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThe stellar sounds of Sir Elton John are now here at the planetarium! Come join us and listen to some of Elton's greatest hits, like Crocodile Rock, Rocket Man, I'm still […]
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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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Legends of the Northern Sky
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesFor 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 […]
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One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesExplore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They explore […]
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Elton John: Crocodile Rockin’ Under the Dome!
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThe stellar sounds of Sir Elton John are now here at the planetarium! Come join us and listen to some of Elton's greatest hits, like Crocodile Rock, Rocket Man, I'm still Standing, and more! Each song has its own custom visuals/music videos made to be played in our dome, so come rock out with us! Tickets are […]
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Legends of the Northern Sky
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesFor 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 […]
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One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesExplore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They explore […]
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Elton John: Crocodile Rockin’ Under the Dome!
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThe stellar sounds of Sir Elton John are now here at the planetarium! Come join us and listen to some of Elton's greatest hits, like Crocodile Rock, Rocket Man, I'm still Standing, and more! Each song has its own custom visuals/music videos made to be played in our dome, so come rock out with us! Tickets are […]
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Legends of the Northern Sky
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesFor 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 […]
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One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesExplore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They explore […]
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Elton John: Crocodile Rockin’ Under the Dome!
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesThe stellar sounds of Sir Elton John are now here at the planetarium! Come join us and listen to some of Elton's greatest hits, like Crocodile Rock, Rocket Man, I'm still Standing, and more! Each song has its own custom visuals/music videos made to be played in our dome, so come rock out with us! Tickets are […]
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Phantom of the Universe
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesFrom the journey of protons racing through the world’s largest particle collider to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent universe, and the nearly mile-deep descent to an underground […]
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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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RUSH: Moving Pictures in a Planetarium
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United StatesRUSH: Moving Pictures in a Planetarium features a selection of RUSH’s biggest hits and spaciest songs set to stupendous planetarium visuals! What are you waiting for? Come join today’s Tom […]