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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!  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $6 for Adults\, $5 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $4 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-6/2022-08-28/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:The Secrets of Gravity
DESCRIPTION:Luke is interested in the universe and its secrets. He is fascinated by the stars\, the universe\, and the laws of nature. One night\, he sneaks into the Albert Einstein Museum where he meets ALBYX3\, a small\, clever but rather quirky robot who knows all about Albert Einstein and his theories. ALBY takes Luke on a magical journey through space and time during which they uncover the secrets of gravity and learn about friendship and imagination. \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/the-secrets-of-gravity-5/2022-08-28/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Led Zeppelin: The Planetarium Experience
DESCRIPTION:Led Zeppelin: The Planetarium Experience is an imaginative journey through our night sky using artistic style and impressive visuals. Experience the progenitors of heavy metal in new ways at the Versant Power Astronomy Center! \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/led-zeppelin-the-planetarium-experience-3/2022-08-28/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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SUMMARY:Dream to Fly
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever dreamt you were flying? Have you ever thought how wonderful would it be to fly free as a bird?  Discover the mystery of flight with Leonardo da Vinci\, Montgolfier brothers\, Wright brothers and other inventors. Experience the adventure with powerful images and music\, an immense and challenging dream\, for which mankind has strived since the beginning of history.  Dream to Fly explores the history of flight and its most important milestones on our route to conquering the skies—both in terms of technological breakthroughs\, as well as our perceptions on flying itself. The dream to fly has raised the man even further – into the outer space. \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/dream-to-fly-10/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Summer Afternoon Show
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SUMMARY:Star Dreaming
DESCRIPTION:Explore the mysteries of the universe with Max and Lucia as they travel deep into the Australian Outback to visit the site of the world’s largest radio telescope and the planet’s oldest living culture. Discover the SKA (Square Kilometer Array) radio telescope and the questions it hopes to answer.  Enter the Ancient land of the Yamaji people\, Aboriginal Australians who have shared star stories for more than 60\,000 years.  Discover how much the scientific and ancient world have in common\, for we all live under one sky – a shared sky\, in Star Dreaming. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \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/star-dreaming/2022-09-02/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Life of Trees
DESCRIPTION:In The Life of Trees a cheeky ladybug called Dolores and a quirky firefly called Mike take the audience on an adventurous journey of exploration into the wondrous world of trees. Attend the Creepy Crawlies Educational Institution to find out how trees live and their importance to the wider environment. \nOn the excursion Delores and Mike zip around a tree\, and in doing so\, playfully learn its secrets: How do plants get their food from the Sun? How do they grow? How does water get from the roots to the top of the crown? And how does all this make life on our earth possible? \nThe Life of Trees is a perfect planetarium show for the whole family that raises the awareness of protecting the natural environment in which we live. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \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/life-of-trees-13/2022-09-04/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:OneRepublic: Future Looks Good
DESCRIPTION:Grammy Award band OneRepublic will rock the planetarium with stunning visuals\, and out of this world imagery.  Future Looks Good show features a compilation of songs from Dreaming Out Loud\, Native\, Waking Up and Oh My My albums\, along with sneak peaks at the upcoming Human album set for release this year. \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/onerepublic-future-looks-good-2/2022-09-04/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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SUMMARY:Star Dreaming
DESCRIPTION:Explore the mysteries of the universe with Max and Lucia as they travel deep into the Australian Outback to visit the site of the world’s largest radio telescope and the planet’s oldest living culture. Discover the SKA (Square Kilometer Array) radio telescope and the questions it hopes to answer.  Enter the Ancient land of the Yamaji people\, Aboriginal Australians who have shared star stories for more than 60\,000 years.  Discover how much the scientific and ancient world have in common\, for we all live under one sky – a shared sky\, in Star Dreaming. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \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/star-dreaming/2022-09-09/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Life of Trees
DESCRIPTION:In The Life of Trees a cheeky ladybug called Dolores and a quirky firefly called Mike take the audience on an adventurous journey of exploration into the wondrous world of trees. Attend the Creepy Crawlies Educational Institution to find out how trees live and their importance to the wider environment. \nOn the excursion Delores and Mike zip around a tree\, and in doing so\, playfully learn its secrets: How do plants get their food from the Sun? How do they grow? How does water get from the roots to the top of the crown? And how does all this make life on our earth possible? \nThe Life of Trees is a perfect planetarium show for the whole family that raises the awareness of protecting the natural environment in which we live. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \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/life-of-trees-13/2022-09-11/
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:20220911T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T170000
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SUMMARY:OneRepublic: Future Looks Good
DESCRIPTION:Grammy Award band OneRepublic will rock the planetarium with stunning visuals\, and out of this world imagery.  Future Looks Good show features a compilation of songs from Dreaming Out Loud\, Native\, Waking Up and Oh My My albums\, along with sneak peaks at the upcoming Human album set for release this year. \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/onerepublic-future-looks-good-2/2022-09-11/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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SUMMARY:Polaris: Mystery of the Polar Night
DESCRIPTION: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 to travel around the Earth to learn about seasons\, visit Mars and Saturn to learn about ice in the solar system and how planets have similarities and differences which make them unique. \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/polaris-mystery-of-the-polar-night-11/
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:20220916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T200000
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SUMMARY:Star Dreaming
DESCRIPTION:Explore the mysteries of the universe with Max and Lucia as they travel deep into the Australian Outback to visit the site of the world’s largest radio telescope and the planet’s oldest living culture. Discover the SKA (Square Kilometer Array) radio telescope and the questions it hopes to answer.  Enter the Ancient land of the Yamaji people\, Aboriginal Australians who have shared star stories for more than 60\,000 years.  Discover how much the scientific and ancient world have in common\, for we all live under one sky – a shared sky\, in Star Dreaming. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \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/star-dreaming/2022-09-16/
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:20220918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220918T150000
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SUMMARY:Life of Trees
DESCRIPTION:In The Life of Trees a cheeky ladybug called Dolores and a quirky firefly called Mike take the audience on an adventurous journey of exploration into the wondrous world of trees. Attend the Creepy Crawlies Educational Institution to find out how trees live and their importance to the wider environment. \nOn the excursion Delores and Mike zip around a tree\, and in doing so\, playfully learn its secrets: How do plants get their food from the Sun? How do they grow? How does water get from the roots to the top of the crown? And how does all this make life on our earth possible? \nThe Life of Trees is a perfect planetarium show for the whole family that raises the awareness of protecting the natural environment in which we live. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \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/life-of-trees-13/2022-09-18/
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:20220918T160000
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SUMMARY:OneRepublic: Future Looks Good
DESCRIPTION:Grammy Award band OneRepublic will rock the planetarium with stunning visuals\, and out of this world imagery.  Future Looks Good show features a compilation of songs from Dreaming Out Loud\, Native\, Waking Up and Oh My My albums\, along with sneak peaks at the upcoming Human album set for release this year. \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/onerepublic-future-looks-good-2/2022-09-18/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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GEO:44.8929612;-68.6626623
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152708
CREATED:20220603T175758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T234632Z
UID:10003001-1663959600-1663963200@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Star Dreaming
DESCRIPTION:Explore the mysteries of the universe with Max and Lucia as they travel deep into the Australian Outback to visit the site of the world’s largest radio telescope and the planet’s oldest living culture. Discover the SKA (Square Kilometer Array) radio telescope and the questions it hopes to answer.  Enter the Ancient land of the Yamaji people\, Aboriginal Australians who have shared star stories for more than 60\,000 years.  Discover how much the scientific and ancient world have in common\, for we all live under one sky – a shared sky\, in Star Dreaming. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \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/star-dreaming/2022-09-23/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Versant Power Astronomy Center":MAILTO:planetarium@maine.edu
GEO:44.8929612;-68.6626623
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152708
CREATED:20220531T160832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T160832Z
UID:10002953-1664114400-1664118000@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Life of Trees
DESCRIPTION:In The Life of Trees a cheeky ladybug called Dolores and a quirky firefly called Mike take the audience on an adventurous journey of exploration into the wondrous world of trees. Attend the Creepy Crawlies Educational Institution to find out how trees live and their importance to the wider environment. \nOn the excursion Delores and Mike zip around a tree\, and in doing so\, playfully learn its secrets: How do plants get their food from the Sun? How do they grow? How does water get from the roots to the top of the crown? And how does all this make life on our earth possible? \nThe Life of Trees is a perfect planetarium show for the whole family that raises the awareness of protecting the natural environment in which we live. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \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/life-of-trees-13/2022-09-25/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Versant Power Astronomy Center":MAILTO:planetarium@maine.edu
GEO:44.8929612;-68.6626623
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152708
CREATED:20220531T161303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T161303Z
UID:10002957-1664121600-1664125200@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:OneRepublic: Future Looks Good
DESCRIPTION:Grammy Award band OneRepublic will rock the planetarium with stunning visuals\, and out of this world imagery.  Future Looks Good show features a compilation of songs from Dreaming Out Loud\, Native\, Waking Up and Oh My My albums\, along with sneak peaks at the upcoming Human album set for release this year. \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/onerepublic-future-looks-good-2/2022-09-25/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Versant Power Astronomy Center":MAILTO:planetarium@maine.edu
GEO:44.8929612;-68.6626623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd:geo:-68.6626623,44.8929612
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152708
CREATED:20220603T175758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T234632Z
UID:10003002-1664564400-1664568000@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Star Dreaming
DESCRIPTION:Explore the mysteries of the universe with Max and Lucia as they travel deep into the Australian Outback to visit the site of the world’s largest radio telescope and the planet’s oldest living culture. Discover the SKA (Square Kilometer Array) radio telescope and the questions it hopes to answer.  Enter the Ancient land of the Yamaji people\, Aboriginal Australians who have shared star stories for more than 60\,000 years.  Discover how much the scientific and ancient world have in common\, for we all live under one sky – a shared sky\, in Star Dreaming. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \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/star-dreaming/2022-09-30/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Versant Power Astronomy Center":MAILTO:planetarium@maine.edu
GEO:44.8929612;-68.6626623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd:geo:-68.6626623,44.8929612
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152708
CREATED:20220726T232228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T234538Z
UID:10003016-1664618400-1664622000@astro.umaine.edu
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-14/2022-10-01/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Versant Power Astronomy Center":MAILTO:planetarium@maine.edu
GEO:44.8929612;-68.6626623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd:geo:-68.6626623,44.8929612
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152708
CREATED:20220726T232731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T234948Z
UID:10002989-1664623800-1664627400@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:EXO: Are We Alone?
DESCRIPTION: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 our Solar System — that offer valuable information about our own planet\, its origins and life on Earth. We’re on the cusp of making some fascinating discoveries. But how will they change our lives? \nWatch the trailer here! \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/exo-are-we-alone-4/2022-10-01/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Versant Power Astronomy Center":MAILTO:planetarium@maine.edu
GEO:44.8929612;-68.6626623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd:geo:-68.6626623,44.8929612
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152708
CREATED:20220726T235555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T235555Z
UID:10002960-1664629200-1664632800@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Explore!
DESCRIPTION:Mars… For centuries it’s been an object of human fascination. Once mysterious\, soon this red world may become our new home. This became possible due to daring individuals like Johannes Kepler: fascinated with the world\, striving toward discovery and embracing challenges it may bring. It is our duty to continue their work… Explore\, Dream Discover.  Take an adventurous journey with humankind: from ancient Mesopotamia to modern space exploration!  Experience the fascinating history of astronomy\, geocentric and heliocentric models\, Kepler laws of planetary motion\, and discover the principals of orbital maneuvers which enable satellites and space travel. \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/explore-11/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Versant Power Astronomy Center":MAILTO:planetarium@maine.edu
GEO:44.8929612;-68.6626623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd:geo:-68.6626623,44.8929612
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152708
CREATED:20220727T000201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T000201Z
UID:10002961-1664634600-1664638200@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Big Astronomy - People\, Places\, and Discoveries!
DESCRIPTION:Big Astronomy – People\, Places\, and Discoveries!  will take audiences to cutting-edge telescopes in the remote mountains of Chile and introduce the people who make sure these instruments operate day and night\, unlocking the secrets of the universe.  Explore ALMA\, VLT\, and the new Vera Rubin Observatory (formerly LSST) and how these incredible facilities are changing our view of the cosmos. \nWatch the trailer here! \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/big-astronomy-people-places-and-discoveries-3/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Versant Power Astronomy Center":MAILTO:planetarium@maine.edu
GEO:44.8929612;-68.6626623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd:geo:-68.6626623,44.8929612
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152708
CREATED:20220727T000436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T000436Z
UID:10002962-1664640000-1664643600@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Secrets of the Universe
DESCRIPTION:Travel with scientist Manuel Calderon De La Barca Sanchez as he journeys to the largest machine ever built\, the greatest scientific instrument ever created\, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). \nThere\, he joins a global team working to uncover another amazing breakthrough in this new world of technology-driven physics. We get an inside look at the machine and come to understand just what it means to do science\, teaming up for the flag of humanity to solve the universe’s greatest mysteries. \nWe don’t stop with the Large Hadron Collider\, though. The machines we’ve built are as diverse as the secrets we’re looking for\, and the people looking for them. We travel to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Observatory (LIGO)\, the amazing project that recently confirmed Einstein’s century old prediction of the existence of gravitational waves. \nHumanity is at the edge of unprecedented scientific discovery\, and we can all be a part of it! \nWatch the trailer here! \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/secrets-of-the-universe-2/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://astro.umaine.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/165/2021/08/Secrets-of-the-Universe-16x9-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Versant Power Astronomy Center":MAILTO:planetarium@maine.edu
GEO:44.8929612;-68.6626623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd:geo:-68.6626623,44.8929612
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152708
CREATED:20220908T022743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T022743Z
UID:10003017-1664650800-1664654400@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
DESCRIPTION: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 the Versant Power Astronomy Center! \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/pink-floyd-dark-side-of-the-moon-6/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Versant Power Astronomy Center":MAILTO:planetarium@maine.edu
GEO:44.8929612;-68.6626623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd:geo:-68.6626623,44.8929612
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152708
CREATED:20220727T000816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T000816Z
UID:10002963-1664708400-1664712000@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:We Are Stars
DESCRIPTION:What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry\, and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon\, and the molecules for life. Explore the lives and deaths of stars.  Narrated by Andy Serkis. \nWatch the trailer here! \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/we-are-stars-6/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://astro.umaine.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/165/2020/01/WAS-Sun-poster.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Versant Power Astronomy Center":MAILTO:planetarium@maine.edu
GEO:44.8929612;-68.6626623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd:geo:-68.6626623,44.8929612
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152708
CREATED:20220726T233336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T235314Z
UID:10002959-1664713800-1664717400@astro.umaine.edu
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!  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $6 for Adults\, $5 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $4 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-6/2022-10-02/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://astro.umaine.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/165/2019/01/incoming-16x9.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Versant Power Astronomy Center":MAILTO:planetarium@maine.edu
GEO:44.8929612;-68.6626623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd:geo:-68.6626623,44.8929612
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152708
CREATED:20220531T161657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T161657Z
UID:10002964-1664719200-1664722800@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Spooky Space
DESCRIPTION:Looking for cosmic fun this Halloween season? Would you like to meet the spectacular stars of Halloween? Monsters\, zombies\, and ghosts — and their far more terrible counterparts in space? Oh yes\, space has its monsters: Black holes\, zombie stars\, and spectacular ghostly nebulae!  Explore these “spooky” wonders of the night sky here at the planetarium. Learn about the celestial origins of Halloween and how it is an astronomical holiday. \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/spooky-space-3/2022-10-02/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Versant Power Astronomy Center":MAILTO:planetarium@maine.edu
GEO:44.8929612;-68.6626623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd Orono ME 04469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=167 Rangeley Rd:geo:-68.6626623,44.8929612
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T152708
CREATED:20220908T022117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T022207Z
UID:10002978-1664726400-1664730000@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Monster Mash: A Halloween Spooktacular!
DESCRIPTION:You do not have to wait until 3 a.m. to experience the true terror of the witching hour! Take your “Spooky Scary Skeletons” out of the closet and join us at the Versant Power Astronomy Center for a month-long “Monster Mash”!  We will “Put a Spell on You” for the entire month of October with a menacing myriad of modern and classic Halloween tunes set to planetarium visuals that will surely haunt the very depths of your soul!  Muahahahaha! \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. \n \n 
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/monster-mash-a-halloween-spooktacular/2022-10-02/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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SUMMARY:Living Worlds
DESCRIPTION:Earth is a planet shaped by life. From the forests that help stabilize our climate\, to the winds carrying life-sustaining water and oxygen to far-flung parts of the globe\, the fingerprints of life are visible even from many light years away. Journey through space and time to examine life as an essential quality of our home planet Earth. Explore of the co-evolution of life and the ways it has transformed Earth’s surface and atmosphere over billions of years. See how light and color can help us spot a living world\, even from great distances. Living Worlds encourages us to consider how a deeper understanding of our own planet can aid in the search for life across the cosmos\, and to reflect on ways we can partner with our living world to ensure our continued survival.  Narrated by Daveed Diggs. \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/living-worlds/2022-10-07/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Spooky Space
DESCRIPTION:Looking for cosmic fun this Halloween season? Would you like to meet the spectacular stars of Halloween? Monsters\, zombies\, and ghosts — and their far more terrible counterparts in space? Oh yes\, space has its monsters: Black holes\, zombie stars\, and spectacular ghostly nebulae!  Explore these “spooky” wonders of the night sky here at the planetarium. Learn about the celestial origins of Halloween and how it is an astronomical holiday. \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/spooky-space-3/2022-10-09/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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