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SUMMARY:Furry Astronauts
DESCRIPTION:What are those strange fire arrows rising into the heavens? Join the four animals on their crazy adventure in space!\nA hedgehog\, hare\, mole and an owl are four friends who meet on the edge of the forest to explore an almost forgotten spaceport. When they see a rocket launch\, they are stunned. None of them has the slightest idea what it is\, and they come out with many crazy explanations. Thankfully they meet a clever mouse who has spent its life with the scientists at the station and explains rockets and other space knowledge with them.\nFeaturing a unique combination of puppets and virtual CGI world which will take you to a dream world and with a blink of an eye\, you will find yourselves in the space! \nAges 7 and up \n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/furry-astronauts/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Daft Punk!
DESCRIPTION:Take a tour through the universe and back with beautiful visuals and amazing music\, hosted by the one and only EDM robot duo\, Daft Punk! Give Life Back to Music pairs stunning imagery and lights with a collection of Daft Punk’s most popular songs including One More Time\, Get Lucky\, Instant Crush\, and more! \n  \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit lyrics\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/daft-punk/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Incoming! and Micrometeorites: Space Dust from Maine
DESCRIPTION:  \nSpecial Presentation: Micrometeorites: Space Dust from Maine by Jon Wallace \n  \nNASA Solar System Ambassador and former Maine State Astronomer of the Year\, Jon Wallace\, will introduce us to micrometeorites collected from the roofs of the Versant Power Astronomy Center and Jordan Observatory here at UMaine.  About 100 tons of this space dust lands on Earth everyday.  Discover how big science is being done from these tiny objects. \n  \nIncoming! \nAsteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout its history\, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Real-time data from current NASA missions help audiences explore the past\, present\, and future of our Solar System. Take a journey through the dynamic story of our cosmic origins. Discover what these impacts from above can teach us—and how scientific advances may allow us to find and track cosmic threats before they reach planet Earth. Narrated by George Takei. Watch the trailer here!  \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/incoming-and-micrometeorites-space-dust-from-maine/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Furry Astronauts
DESCRIPTION:What are those strange fire arrows rising into the heavens? Join the four animals on their crazy adventure in space!\nA hedgehog\, hare\, mole and an owl are four friends who meet on the edge of the forest to explore an almost forgotten spaceport. When they see a rocket launch\, they are stunned. None of them has the slightest idea what it is\, and they come out with many crazy explanations. Thankfully they meet a clever mouse who has spent its life with the scientists at the station and explains rockets and other space knowledge with them.\nFeaturing a unique combination of puppets and virtual CGI world which will take you to a dream world and with a blink of an eye\, you will find yourselves in the space! \nAges 7 and up \n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/furry-astronauts/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Daft Punk!
DESCRIPTION:Take a tour through the universe and back with beautiful visuals and amazing music\, hosted by the one and only EDM robot duo\, Daft Punk! Give Life Back to Music pairs stunning imagery and lights with a collection of Daft Punk’s most popular songs including One More Time\, Get Lucky\, Instant Crush\, and more! \n  \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit lyrics\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/daft-punk/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons
DESCRIPTION:On vacation at her grandpa’s\, a little girl Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edmond\, Mia’s eccentric uncle\, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers to change the world’s seasons. She quickly realizes the consequences of what they are going to do\, but Edmond doesn’t want to let the plan go. \nMagic Globe is an engaging story designed to interest and challenge children from 5 to 12 years old. It has a clear educational structure with all science-related topics broken down into manageable chunks and naturally woven into the storyline. It allows children to recap knowledge they already have as well as learn multiple new concepts while following the story\, which makes it perfect for mixed-ability audiences. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/magic-globe-a-story-of-the-seasons-13/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Incoming!
DESCRIPTION:Asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout its history\, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Real-time data from current NASA missions help audiences explore the past\, present\, and future of our Solar System. Take a journey through the dynamic story of our cosmic origins. Discover what these impacts from above can teach us—and how scientific advances may allow us to find and track cosmic threats before they reach planet Earth. Narrated by George Takei.  \nWatch the trailer here!  \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/incoming-9/2026-03-13/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Furry Astronauts
DESCRIPTION:What are those strange fire arrows rising into the heavens? Join the four animals on their crazy adventure in space!\nA hedgehog\, hare\, mole and an owl are four friends who meet on the edge of the forest to explore an almost forgotten spaceport. When they see a rocket launch\, they are stunned. None of them has the slightest idea what it is\, and they come out with many crazy explanations. Thankfully they meet a clever mouse who has spent its life with the scientists at the station and explains rockets and other space knowledge with them.\nFeaturing a unique combination of puppets and virtual CGI world which will take you to a dream world and with a blink of an eye\, you will find yourselves in the space! \nAges 7 and up \n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/furry-astronauts/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Daft Punk!
DESCRIPTION:Take a tour through the universe and back with beautiful visuals and amazing music\, hosted by the one and only EDM robot duo\, Daft Punk! Give Life Back to Music pairs stunning imagery and lights with a collection of Daft Punk’s most popular songs including One More Time\, Get Lucky\, Instant Crush\, and more! \n  \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit lyrics\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/daft-punk/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T190000
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SUMMARY:Incoming!
DESCRIPTION:Asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout its history\, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Real-time data from current NASA missions help audiences explore the past\, present\, and future of our Solar System. Take a journey through the dynamic story of our cosmic origins. Discover what these impacts from above can teach us—and how scientific advances may allow us to find and track cosmic threats before they reach planet Earth. Narrated by George Takei.  \nWatch the trailer here!  \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/incoming-9/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T200000
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SUMMARY:Meditations on Perihelion
DESCRIPTION:“Meditations on Perihelion” is an immersive presentation featuring full-dome video partnered with live and recorded music by Tom Luther. The work is presented in seven movements that explore the different possibilities of connections between science and art. \nThe music and video are informed and inspired by astronomical data and are intended as a starting point for the audience’s imagination. The focus of this iteration has been on the three background cycles (Milankovitch Cycles) that govern our planet’s orbital alignment and seasonal changes. \nTom Luther is a performer\, composer\, improviser and audio-visual artist. His work ranges from solo and small group acoustic music to computer-based interactive video projects. He draws on his experience in Western European art music\, jazz\, and modern composition styles to create a unique hybrid language. His work is an exploration of the connections between ideas and the balance between mapped structure and improvisational choice. \nPast projects include a jazz quintet and solo electronic performances. His recorded work is available through Bandcamp\, Apple Music\, and Amazon. He teaches piano\, composition\, and digital music at Midcoast Music Academy in Rockport\, Maine. He can be found online at tomlutherpiano.com\, LinkedIn\, and Youtube. \n  \n\nTickets are available for purchase by clicking here\, calling (207) 581-1341\, or through the front desk of the Versant Power Astronomy Center. \n 
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/meditations-on-perihelion-2/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000
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SUMMARY:Furry Astronauts
DESCRIPTION:What are those strange fire arrows rising into the heavens? Join the four animals on their crazy adventure in space!\nA hedgehog\, hare\, mole and an owl are four friends who meet on the edge of the forest to explore an almost forgotten spaceport. When they see a rocket launch\, they are stunned. None of them has the slightest idea what it is\, and they come out with many crazy explanations. Thankfully they meet a clever mouse who has spent its life with the scientists at the station and explains rockets and other space knowledge with them.\nFeaturing a unique combination of puppets and virtual CGI world which will take you to a dream world and with a blink of an eye\, you will find yourselves in the space! \nAges 7 and up \n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/furry-astronauts/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Daft Punk!
DESCRIPTION:Take a tour through the universe and back with beautiful visuals and amazing music\, hosted by the one and only EDM robot duo\, Daft Punk! Give Life Back to Music pairs stunning imagery and lights with a collection of Daft Punk’s most popular songs including One More Time\, Get Lucky\, Instant Crush\, and more! \n  \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit lyrics\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/daft-punk/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Incoming!
DESCRIPTION:Asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout its history\, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Real-time data from current NASA missions help audiences explore the past\, present\, and future of our Solar System. Take a journey through the dynamic story of our cosmic origins. Discover what these impacts from above can teach us—and how scientific advances may allow us to find and track cosmic threats before they reach planet Earth. Narrated by George Takei.  \nWatch the trailer here!  \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/incoming-9/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T133000
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SUMMARY:The Universe Through All Senses
DESCRIPTION:The Universe Through All the Senses \nWhen asked to talk about the universe\, astronomers will describe it to you in a thousand different ways. Starting with the diverse planets of the Solar System\, charming comets\, hot stars\, and ethereal nebulae\, they’ll take you on a journey all the way to galaxies billions of light-years away. Into this mix\, they will throw in a bit of mysterious dark matter\, a few black holes\, a dash of dark energy\, and finish it off with a pinch of strange elementary particles. \nHowever\, for an ordinary Earthling\, such a list of fancy terms feels just like flipping through a cookbook\, without being able to taste the individual ingredients\, let alone the finished product. That’s why we decided to serve you the universe in a completely different way – You will experience it with all your senses! \nDiscover what it feels like to touch the universe\, what a comet or cosmic space smells like\, and even how the Saturn’s moon Enceladus or the planet Mars taste like. Listen to the explosion of a supernova\, the rumbling sounds of the Sun\, and more. See the glow of auroras and vibrant nebulae. This unconventional sensory-packed show is narrated by Jack Stephens. \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/the-universe-through-all-senses-2/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000
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SUMMARY:Furry Astronauts
DESCRIPTION:What are those strange fire arrows rising into the heavens? Join the four animals on their crazy adventure in space!\nA hedgehog\, hare\, mole and an owl are four friends who meet on the edge of the forest to explore an almost forgotten spaceport. When they see a rocket launch\, they are stunned. None of them has the slightest idea what it is\, and they come out with many crazy explanations. Thankfully they meet a clever mouse who has spent its life with the scientists at the station and explains rockets and other space knowledge with them.\nFeaturing a unique combination of puppets and virtual CGI world which will take you to a dream world and with a blink of an eye\, you will find yourselves in the space! \nAges 7 and up \n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/furry-astronauts/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000
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SUMMARY:Daft Punk!
DESCRIPTION:Take a tour through the universe and back with beautiful visuals and amazing music\, hosted by the one and only EDM robot duo\, Daft Punk! Give Life Back to Music pairs stunning imagery and lights with a collection of Daft Punk’s most popular songs including One More Time\, Get Lucky\, Instant Crush\, and more! \n  \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit lyrics\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/daft-punk/2026-03-29/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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