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Earth, Moon, and 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. […]

Habitat Earth

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

Living networks connect and support life forms large and small—from colonies of tiny microbes and populations of massive whales to ever-expanding human societies. Discover what it means to live in […]

Event Series EXO: Are We Alone?

EXO: Are We Alone?

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

Humankind has always sought to understand the mysteries of the Universe and speculated about the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Today we know of thousands of exoplanets — planets located outside […]

Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon

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

Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon immerses theatergoers on a journey of our universe centralized on sensational visuals and artistic interpretation. Experience music from this internationally acclaimed rock band at […]

Faster Than Light

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

The impulse to strike out into the unknown, to see what’s over the horizon… is as old as humanity. Today, a whole new horizon beckons.  Astronomers are racing to find habitable worlds, including any that might exist in the neighborhood of our Sun. But if we find one, how will we ever get there? How […]

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

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

Explore 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 […]

Event Series Coldplay: Sky Full of Stars

Coldplay: Sky Full of Stars

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

Using the cutting-edge capabilities of the planetarium, Coldplay: A Sky Full of Stars fuses the sounds of energetic rock with stunning and inventive visuals.  This musical experience engages audiences in a sensory journey full of innovation, artistry, and imagination set to the pulsating soundtrack of an internationally renowned band.  Featuring songs such as Speed of Sound, Clocks, Paradise, Viva […]

Asteroid: Mission Extreme

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

Asteroid: Mission Extreme takes audiences on an epic journey to discover how asteroids are both a danger and an opportunity. The danger lies in the possibility of a cataclysmic collision with Earth; the opportunity is the fascinating idea that asteroids could be stepping stones to other worlds – veritable way stations in space – enabling […]

The First Stargazers

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

Journey back in time to explore how the first stargazers experienced the sky above. Your guide is Nashira, a friendly time traveler who has visited Earth many times before.  Witness the very first stargazer making a Moon calendar out of animal bone 30,000 years ago. Discover the ancient pyramids of Giza and their alignment to […]

Polaris: Mystery of the Polar Night

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

A traveling penguin from the South Pole and a funny polar bear from the North pole meet on arctic sea ice.  They become friends observing the night sky together and wondering why night is so long at the poles of the Earth. This mystery leads them on a scientific adventure by building an improvised spaceship […]

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