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SUMMARY:Stargazers of Africa
DESCRIPTION: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 the people across this great continent—from long ago to the stargazers of today. Experience\nAfrican tales from the Yoruba people and a Nigerian story about the far away stars. Discover the African Stonehenge and Moon calendars made from bones over 40\,000 years ago! \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/stargazers-of-africa/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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SUMMARY:Telescopes\, Binoculars\, and Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:  \nDid 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 will guide participants on how binoculars and telescopes work\, ways to set them up\, and how to find objects in Maine’s night sky.  They will share a variety of resources for stargazing from books to websites to aps and more. Bring your binoculars and telescopes with you\, and weather permitting we will set up outside and do observing following the presentation. \n  \nJohn Meader is the owner and director of Northern Stars Planetarium\, a portable planetarium business that has served Maine schools for over 30 years. He is an avid sky observer\, astro-photographer\, and Registered Maine Guide. John serves as the vice president for Dark Sky Maine – a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the night skies.  He loves canoeing\, hiking\, and the outdoors. John is also a UMaine grad who got his start as student director of the old planetarium in Wingate Hall in 1979. \n  \nShawn Laatsch is director of the Versant Power Astronomy Center at the University of Maine.  He has over 30 years of experience in planetariums and sharing the night sky with people of all ages.  He built his first telescope in 1985 for observing Haley’s Comet.  Shawn is a former president of the International Planetarium Society and currently serves as treasurer for Dark Sky Maine. \n  \nTickets are $10 a person. Tickets may be purchased online\, or by phone at 207.581.1341. \n 
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/telescopes-binoculars-and-stargazing/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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SUMMARY:Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
DESCRIPTION:Take 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\, animated accompanied by narrators Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse as we follow Orion’s adventures as he grows to manhood\, battles mythical beasts\, foils the plot of an evil king and wins the heart of Artemis\, the beautiful moon-goddess. We learn how the constellation Orion was placed in the sky\, forever turning overhead throughout the seasons. The program includes a live sky lecture showing where Orion and his companions are located in the Winter Skies. \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\, or by phone at 207.581.1341.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/legends-of-the-night-sky-orion-4/2022-02-06/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fleetwood Mac: Tango in the Dome
DESCRIPTION:Experience 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 with striking visuals in the planetarium dome. \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/fleetwood-mac/2022-02-06/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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SUMMARY:Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
DESCRIPTION:Take 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\, animated accompanied by narrators Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse as we follow Orion’s adventures as he grows to manhood\, battles mythical beasts\, foils the plot of an evil king and wins the heart of Artemis\, the beautiful moon-goddess. We learn how the constellation Orion was placed in the sky\, forever turning overhead throughout the seasons. The program includes a live sky lecture showing where Orion and his companions are located in the Winter Skies. \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\, or by phone at 207.581.1341.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/legends-of-the-night-sky-orion-5/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Show,Public Program
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SUMMARY:Science Lecture Series: Drs. Melissa Maginnis and Ben King
DESCRIPTION:Drs. Melissa Maginnis and Ben King\nCOVID: Alpha and Delta and Omicron\, Oh My!!\nThursday\, February 10th at 7:00 pm \n  \n  \nDrs. Maginnis and King will discuss the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic. Join us to learn how viruses undergo changes that can result in new variants that impact the properties\, alter the transmission and the course of disease.  The panelists combine their expertise in virology and genomics\, respectively\, in collaborative research efforts to understand how the viral infection alters cellular gene expression and how viruses mutate under selective host pressure. Together they have been awarded a Biomedical Accelerator Fund Grant from the College of NSFA and have co-published two manuscripts. The successful application of high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies to initially characterize the SARS-CoV-2 virus and track ongoing and future changes in the virus will also be described. \n  \n    \n  \nDr. Melissa Maginnis is an Associate Professor of Microbiology in the Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences and the Associate Director of the Center for Undergraduate Research at The University of Maine. She was born and raised in Pennsylvania and earned her B.S. in Biological Sciences from Neumann College. Dr. Maginnis earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Vanderbilt University and performed postdoctoral training at Brown University. At the University of Maine\, Dr. Maginnis’s career has been dedicated to teaching undergraduates and graduate students and training the next generation of biomedical scientists through experiential learning. Dr. Maginnis is a Virologist\, and her research is focused on understanding the cellular and molecular basis of viral disease. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, Dr. Maginnis has applied her expertise as a Virologist to serve as the Scientific Lead for the University of Maine System (UMS) COVID-19 Science Advisory Board\, which provides evidence-based information in areas relevant to the safety of the UMS and our communities.   \n  \n  \n  \nDr. Ben King is an Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics in the Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences at The University of Maine. His research includes combining experimental studies in the zebrafish with genome technologies to understand how the innate immune system responds to influenza A virus infection. Prior to joining the University of Maine faculty\, he led bioinformatics core facilities at MDI Biological Laboratory and The Jackson Laboratory. Dr. King\, who grew up in Orono\, earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University and his Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University of Maine Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering.  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe Science Lecture Series at Versant Power Astronomy Center will take place on the second Thursday of each month and is a partnership project with the Maine Science Festival and will feature research from a variety of science disciplines from around our state and use the digital planetarium to visualize these discoveries in a new dramatic and immersive way. \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 are available online at http://astro.umaine.edu\, by calling 581-1341\, or at the box office. \n 
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/science-lecture-series-maginnis-king/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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SUMMARY:Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
DESCRIPTION:Take 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\, animated accompanied by narrators Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse as we follow Orion’s adventures as he grows to manhood\, battles mythical beasts\, foils the plot of an evil king and wins the heart of Artemis\, the beautiful moon-goddess. We learn how the constellation Orion was placed in the sky\, forever turning overhead throughout the seasons. The program includes a live sky lecture showing where Orion and his companions are located in the Winter Skies. \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\, or by phone at 207.581.1341.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/legends-of-the-night-sky-orion-4/2022-02-13/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Fleetwood Mac: Tango in the Dome
DESCRIPTION:Experience 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 with striking visuals in the planetarium dome. \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/fleetwood-mac/2022-02-13/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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SUMMARY:Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
DESCRIPTION:Take 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\, animated accompanied by narrators Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse as we follow Orion’s adventures as he grows to manhood\, battles mythical beasts\, foils the plot of an evil king and wins the heart of Artemis\, the beautiful moon-goddess. We learn how the constellation Orion was placed in the sky\, forever turning overhead throughout the seasons. The program includes a live sky lecture showing where Orion and his companions are located in the Winter Skies. \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\, or by phone at 207.581.1341.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/legends-of-the-night-sky-orion-4/2022-02-20/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fleetwood Mac: Tango in the Dome
DESCRIPTION:Experience 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 with striking visuals in the planetarium dome. \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/fleetwood-mac/2022-02-20/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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SUMMARY:Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
DESCRIPTION:Take 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\, animated accompanied by narrators Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse as we follow Orion’s adventures as he grows to manhood\, battles mythical beasts\, foils the plot of an evil king and wins the heart of Artemis\, the beautiful moon-goddess. We learn how the constellation Orion was placed in the sky\, forever turning overhead throughout the seasons. The program includes a live sky lecture showing where Orion and his companions are located in the Winter Skies. \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\, or by phone at 207.581.1341.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/legends-of-the-night-sky-orion-4/2022-02-27/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Fleetwood Mac: Tango in the Dome
DESCRIPTION:Experience 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 with striking visuals in the planetarium dome. \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/fleetwood-mac/2022-02-27/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
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SUMMARY:Unveiling the Invisible Universe
DESCRIPTION:For 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 around us. \nAt the beginning of the 17th century\, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century\, with the arrival of rockets\, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation\, evidence of a hot and violent Universe. \nIt’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently\, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment\, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics. \nEnjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers. \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/unveiling-the-invisible-universe/2022-03-04/
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:20220306T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170515
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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. Edek\, 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 Edek 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-3/2022-03-06/
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:20220306T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170515
CREATED:20211130T143125Z
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SUMMARY:Madonna: Ray of Light
DESCRIPTION:“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 songs like Material Girl and Papa don’t Preach to Girl Gone Wild\, join us at the planetarium to experience her excellence in a whole new way. \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/madonna/2022-03-06/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170515
CREATED:20211130T163925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T131737Z
UID:10002445-1646733600-1646737200@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:From Dream to Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 Center’s testing facilities\, and the excitement of the New Horizons mission to Pluto. From blueprint to blastoff\, experience how robotic space flight is pushing the frontiers of human exploration to the very edges of the universe! \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 must be purchased in advance online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/from-dream-to-discovery-7/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Show,Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170515
CREATED:20220210T140241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T180125Z
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SUMMARY:Science Lecture Series: Kate Dickerson and Lucas Richman
DESCRIPTION:Kate Dickerson and Lucas Richman\nThe Warming Sea – an exploration of hope in the face of the climate crisis\nThursday\, March 10th at 7:00 pm \n  \nThe Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 99% of the world’s oceans\, leading to the collapse of the cod fishery\, increased acidity\, rising sea levels\, threatening lobsters and other ocean life. ​In recognition of Maine’s world-leading climate researchers\, the Bicentennial\, and the impact of climate change on the Gulf of Maine\, in January 2019 Kate Dickerson\, in her role as Founder & Director of the Maine Science Festival\, commissioned GRAMMY award winner\, Lucas Richman\, to write a symphonic piece about climate change in the Gulf of Maine. \nDickerson arranged a series of discussions between Richman and climate experts up and down the coast of Maine. These conversations\, as well as perspectives provided by middle school students throughout Maine\, informed this new symphonic work. In this talk\, Dickerson and Richman will discuss the genesis of this project\, the experts that were part of it\, and how Richman took what he learned to compose The Warming Sea. \n  \n \n  \nKate Dickerson is the Founder & Director of the Maine Science Festival\, an independently funded program of the Maine Discovery Museum. Prior to founding the Maine Science Festival\, she worked in the energy and environmental field for more than 20 years. Dickerson has worked for industry\, nonprofits\, and educational institutions\, and has expertise in the areas of environmental policy\, pollution prevention\, and environmental cleanup\, with positions in Providence\, Rhode Island; Seattle\, WA; and the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine focusing on policy work. As Founder & Director of the MSF\, Dickerson has built a hugely collaborative partnership of diverse organizations and companies throughout the state\, culminating in an annual celebration of Maine science\, technology\, engineering\, and innovation and MSF Pop-up events throughout the year. \n  \n  \n \nGRAMMY award-winning conductor/composer Lucas Richman has served as Music Director for the Bangor Symphony Orchestra since 2010 and held the position as Music Director for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra from 2003-2015. Mr. Richman annually guest conducts for a roster of orchestras both domestically and internationally\, as well as serving as a regular collaborator in the recording studio for film and television scores. An accomplished composer\, he has fulfilled commissions for numerous organizations including the Pittsburgh Symphony\, Knoxville Symphony\, San Diego Symphony\, Bangor Symphony\, Johnstown Symphony\, the Debussy Trio\, the Seattle Chamber Music Society and the Organ Artists Series of Pittsburgh. Mr. Richman has had his music performed by over two hundred orchestras across the United States as well as having been recorded by organizations such as the San Diego Symphony\, Tiroler Kammerorchester InnStrumenti\, the Pittsburgh Symphony and the Debussy Trio. For more information\, visit www.lucasrichman.com and www.ledorgroup.com. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe Science Lecture Series at Versant Power Astronomy Center will take place on the second Thursday of each month and is a partnership project with the Maine Science Festival and will feature research from a variety of science disciplines from around our state and use the digital planetarium to visualize these discoveries in a new dramatic and immersive way. \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 are available online at http://astro.umaine.edu\, by calling 581-1341\, or at the box office. \n. \n \n 
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/science-lecture-series-kate-dickerson-and-lucas-richman/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Science Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170515
CREATED:20211130T162811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T180122Z
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SUMMARY:Unveiling the Invisible Universe
DESCRIPTION:For 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 around us. \nAt the beginning of the 17th century\, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century\, with the arrival of rockets\, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation\, evidence of a hot and violent Universe. \nIt’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently\, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment\, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics. \nEnjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers. \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/unveiling-the-invisible-universe/2022-03-11/
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:20220313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170515
CREATED:20211130T163531Z
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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. Edek\, 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 Edek 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-3/2022-03-13/
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:20220313T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170515
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T154037Z
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SUMMARY:Madonna: Ray of Light
DESCRIPTION:“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 songs like Material Girl and Papa don’t Preach to Girl Gone Wild\, join us at the planetarium to experience her excellence in a whole new way. \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/madonna/2022-03-13/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170515
CREATED:20211130T162811Z
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SUMMARY:Unveiling the Invisible Universe
DESCRIPTION:For 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 around us. \nAt the beginning of the 17th century\, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century\, with the arrival of rockets\, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation\, evidence of a hot and violent Universe. \nIt’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently\, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment\, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics. \nEnjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers. \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/unveiling-the-invisible-universe/2022-03-18/
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:20220320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170515
CREATED:20211130T163531Z
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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. Edek\, 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 Edek 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-3/2022-03-20/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170515
CREATED:20211130T143125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T154037Z
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SUMMARY:Madonna: Ray of Light
DESCRIPTION:“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 songs like Material Girl and Papa don’t Preach to Girl Gone Wild\, join us at the planetarium to experience her excellence in a whole new way. \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/madonna/2022-03-20/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170515
CREATED:20211130T162811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T180122Z
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SUMMARY:Unveiling the Invisible Universe
DESCRIPTION:For 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 around us. \nAt the beginning of the 17th century\, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century\, with the arrival of rockets\, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation\, evidence of a hot and violent Universe. \nIt’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently\, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment\, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics. \nEnjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers. \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/unveiling-the-invisible-universe/2022-03-25/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T170515
CREATED:20211130T163531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T181138Z
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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. Edek\, 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 Edek 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-3/2022-03-27/
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:20220327T160000
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SUMMARY:Madonna: Ray of Light
DESCRIPTION:“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 songs like Material Girl and Papa don’t Preach to Girl Gone Wild\, join us at the planetarium to experience her excellence in a whole new way. \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/madonna/2022-03-27/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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SUMMARY:Black Holes
DESCRIPTION: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 phenomena. Experience the bending of light\, the skewing of perception\, and the dizzying descent into a black hole. \nTrailer \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/black-holes-13/2022-04-01/
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:20220403T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220403T150000
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SUMMARY:Earth\, Moon\, and Sun
DESCRIPTION: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. This program beautifully illustrates basic concepts like moon phases and seasons. Based on the trickster of Native American lore\, Coyote is constantly corrected in his misunderstandings of how things work. A live tour of the Maine sky and its beautiful constellations completes this micro-unit of astronomy. \nTrailer \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/earth-moon-and-sun-16/2022-04-03/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:The Rolling Stones: Living in a Ghost Town
DESCRIPTION:The 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 Always Get What You Want alongside visuals are rolling into the planetarium! \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/the-rolling-stones/2022-04-03/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T200000
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SUMMARY:Black Holes
DESCRIPTION: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 phenomena. Experience the bending of light\, the skewing of perception\, and the dizzying descent into a black hole. \nTrailer \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/black-holes-13/2022-04-08/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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