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SUMMARY:VAST: A Cosmic Journey through Space and Time
DESCRIPTION:Space is unimaginably vast and incredibly beautiful. Thanks to our curiosity and quest for knowledge\, we humans have been driven to explore space and learn more about the universe. There is still incredibly much left to explore. Join us on the journey\, starting on Earth\, venturing out in our solar system\, and journeying all the way out to the edge of the known universe. \nNarrated by Eva Rose. \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/vast-a-cosmic-journey-through-space-and-time/2025-04-18/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:CELESTIAL EARTH: We Are Here … but when?
DESCRIPTION:A Multimedia Poetry Perspective \nAre we too crowded with frenzy / and the blinding fire of one war or another / to see the light we make? Must we wait so long for revelation / to burst out of the pitch dark\, for recognition of the harm repeated / in every era? The truth still moving toward us\, trying to catch us. \n  \nThese are but a few of the questions asked in conceptual poet Barbaria Maria’s Planetarium program “Celestial Earth: We Are Here … but when?”  Presented by Maria’s SoundBone Media group along with the Versant Power Astronomy Center and Jordan Planetarium at UMO\, it’s an epic multimedia poetry event just in time for a much-needed spring break. This is poetry raised to astronomical proportions (pun intended)\, short films that wander into the core of who we might become\, and a sonic journey to the Big Bang and back\, down to the molten center of everything. The main event takes us through the universe and into our wondering inner selves as we ride our planet through an epic soundscape created by SoundBone Media with audio engineer Lincoln Clapp for Maria’s 2024 long-form poem “Celestial Earth” with the stars and planets of the spacious black universe all around us\, piloted by the center’s director\, Shawn Laatsch. Join us for the films When She Became a Buffalo (2012)\, Since We Can’t Go Back (2015)\, and Convergence (2016)\, each created by the poet and subtitled for the hearing impaired; and the soundscape “Celestial Earth\,” which will occur only in dark starlight without titles or interpreter. \n  \nThree showings of this program will be presented on April 19th at 2pm\, and April 26 at 2pm and 7pm. Admission is only $10! Seating is limited! Chapbooks with the four featured poems and CDs of Celestial Earth will be available after the show. \n\n  \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/celestial-earth/2025-04-19/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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SUMMARY:Bébé Symphonique
DESCRIPTION:Bébé Symphonique is an experience that draws on the richness and power of orchestral music to create special moments of connection between babies and their parents\, while promoting infant neurological development.  Consisting of seven instrumental pieces to soothe and stimulate young children\, Bébé Symphonique is a wonderful way for parents to connect with their children and relaxing classical music. \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/bebe-symphonique/2025-04-20/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Space Opera
DESCRIPTION:This interplanetary journey is set to The Planets orchestral suite by Gustav Holst.  Take a memorable space adventure that begins with an alien spaceship in the vicinity the Earth that journeys outward to visit the entire Solar System and beyond. \nThe spacecraft narrates throughout the journey\, providing information at each celestial stop. Terrestrial descriptions and interpretations of the heavenly bodies in art\, music and philosophy are also touched on. \nA unique exploration of our Universe through music\, art\, and science. \n  \n\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/space-opera/2025-04-20/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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SUMMARY:3-2-1 Liftoff!
DESCRIPTION:Elon the hamster loves science and doing experiments\, which often fail in practice. One day Elon hears a crash. In his garden\, he finds a crater with a damaged robot named 8 of 12 inside. How did it get here? Elon fixes the robot and finds out that he fell from a spaceship. Does Elon have the courage and wits you needed to go into space and back? Find out in 3-2-1 Liftoff! \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/3-2-1-liftoff-11/
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. 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-9/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Worlds Beyond Earth
DESCRIPTION:Take an exhilarating journey to the worlds that orbit our Sun and the unique conditions that make life on our planet Earth possible. Celebrate the extraordinary Age of Exploration carried out by robotic explorers\, over the past 50 years with imagery from NASA\, European Space Agency (ESA)\, and Japan Aerospace Exploration (JAXA) missions.  Audiences will go on an epic adventure across the solar system\, from our Moon\, Mars and Venus to beyond the asteroid belt\, to Jupiter and Saturn.  Produced by the American Museum of Natural History in New York and narrated by Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o. \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/worlds-beyond-earth-8/
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:20250425T140000
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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. \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/earth-moon-and-sun-26/
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:20250425T190000
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SUMMARY:VAST: A Cosmic Journey through Space and Time
DESCRIPTION:Space is unimaginably vast and incredibly beautiful. Thanks to our curiosity and quest for knowledge\, we humans have been driven to explore space and learn more about the universe. There is still incredibly much left to explore. Join us on the journey\, starting on Earth\, venturing out in our solar system\, and journeying all the way out to the edge of the known universe. \nNarrated by Eva Rose. \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/vast-a-cosmic-journey-through-space-and-time/2025-04-25/
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:20250426T140000
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SUMMARY:CELESTIAL EARTH: We Are Here … but when?
DESCRIPTION:A Multimedia Poetry Perspective \nAre we too crowded with frenzy / and the blinding fire of one war or another / to see the light we make? Must we wait so long for revelation / to burst out of the pitch dark\, for recognition of the harm repeated / in every era? The truth still moving toward us\, trying to catch us. \n  \nThese are but a few of the questions asked in conceptual poet Barbaria Maria’s Planetarium program “Celestial Earth: We Are Here … but when?”  Presented by Maria’s SoundBone Media group along with the Versant Power Astronomy Center and Jordan Planetarium at UMO\, it’s an epic multimedia poetry event just in time for a much-needed spring break. This is poetry raised to astronomical proportions (pun intended)\, short films that wander into the core of who we might become\, and a sonic journey to the Big Bang and back\, down to the molten center of everything. The main event takes us through the universe and into our wondering inner selves as we ride our planet through an epic soundscape created by SoundBone Media with audio engineer Lincoln Clapp for Maria’s 2024 long-form poem “Celestial Earth” with the stars and planets of the spacious black universe all around us\, piloted by the center’s director\, Shawn Laatsch. Join us for the films When She Became a Buffalo (2012)\, Since We Can’t Go Back (2015)\, and Convergence (2016)\, each created by the poet and subtitled for the hearing impaired; and the soundscape “Celestial Earth\,” which will occur only in dark starlight without titles or interpreter. \n  \nThree showings of this program will be presented on April 19th at 2pm\, and April 26 at 2pm and 7pm. Admission is only $10! Seating is limited! Chapbooks with the four featured poems and CDs of Celestial Earth will be available after the show. \n\n  \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/celestial-earth/2025-04-26/1/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T005544
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SUMMARY:CELESTIAL EARTH: We Are Here … but when?
DESCRIPTION:A Multimedia Poetry Perspective \nAre we too crowded with frenzy / and the blinding fire of one war or another / to see the light we make? Must we wait so long for revelation / to burst out of the pitch dark\, for recognition of the harm repeated / in every era? The truth still moving toward us\, trying to catch us. \n  \nThese are but a few of the questions asked in conceptual poet Barbaria Maria’s Planetarium program “Celestial Earth: We Are Here … but when?”  Presented by Maria’s SoundBone Media group along with the Versant Power Astronomy Center and Jordan Planetarium at UMO\, it’s an epic multimedia poetry event just in time for a much-needed spring break. This is poetry raised to astronomical proportions (pun intended)\, short films that wander into the core of who we might become\, and a sonic journey to the Big Bang and back\, down to the molten center of everything. The main event takes us through the universe and into our wondering inner selves as we ride our planet through an epic soundscape created by SoundBone Media with audio engineer Lincoln Clapp for Maria’s 2024 long-form poem “Celestial Earth” with the stars and planets of the spacious black universe all around us\, piloted by the center’s director\, Shawn Laatsch. Join us for the films When She Became a Buffalo (2012)\, Since We Can’t Go Back (2015)\, and Convergence (2016)\, each created by the poet and subtitled for the hearing impaired; and the soundscape “Celestial Earth\,” which will occur only in dark starlight without titles or interpreter. \n  \nThree showings of this program will be presented on April 19th at 2pm\, and April 26 at 2pm and 7pm. Admission is only $10! Seating is limited! Chapbooks with the four featured poems and CDs of Celestial Earth will be available after the show. \n\n  \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/celestial-earth/2025-04-26/2/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T150000
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SUMMARY:Bébé Symphonique
DESCRIPTION:Bébé Symphonique is an experience that draws on the richness and power of orchestral music to create special moments of connection between babies and their parents\, while promoting infant neurological development.  Consisting of seven instrumental pieces to soothe and stimulate young children\, Bébé Symphonique is a wonderful way for parents to connect with their children and relaxing classical music. \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/bebe-symphonique/2025-04-27/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T183553Z
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SUMMARY:Space Opera
DESCRIPTION:This interplanetary journey is set to The Planets orchestral suite by Gustav Holst.  Take a memorable space adventure that begins with an alien spaceship in the vicinity the Earth that journeys outward to visit the entire Solar System and beyond. \nThe spacecraft narrates throughout the journey\, providing information at each celestial stop. Terrestrial descriptions and interpretations of the heavenly bodies in art\, music and philosophy are also touched on. \nA unique exploration of our Universe through music\, art\, and science. \n  \n\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/space-opera/2025-04-27/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T005544
CREATED:20250327T193444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T193444Z
UID:10003627-1746212400-1746216000@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:The Dark Matter Mystery: Exploring a Cosmic Secret
DESCRIPTION:What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is out there. But we have no idea what it is made out of. \nThis planetarium show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists\, and how this search is one of the most challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? \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-dark-matter-mystery-exploring-a-cosmic-secret-3/2025-05-02/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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GEO:44.8929612;-68.6626623
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T005544
CREATED:20250327T193720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T193720Z
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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. \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/earth-moon-and-sun-27/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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GEO:44.8929612;-68.6626623
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T005544
CREATED:20250327T194204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T194204Z
UID:10003636-1746374400-1746378000@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:ELO: Ticket to the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the dome with a myriad of lights and visual effects as we journey into and through space with the Electric Light Orchestra! Featuring songs such as Mr. Blue Sky\, Livin’ Thing\, Starlight\, and more! You will be transported to a higher dimension with this rock supergroup. \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/elo-ticket-to-the-moon/2025-05-04/
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:20250509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T005544
CREATED:20250327T193444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T193444Z
UID:10003628-1746817200-1746820800@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:The Dark Matter Mystery: Exploring a Cosmic Secret
DESCRIPTION:What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is out there. But we have no idea what it is made out of. \nThis planetarium show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists\, and how this search is one of the most challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? \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-dark-matter-mystery-exploring-a-cosmic-secret-3/2025-05-09/
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:20250511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T005544
CREATED:20250327T193720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T193720Z
UID:10003633-1746972000-1746975600@astro.umaine.edu
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. \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/earth-moon-and-sun-27/2025-05-11/
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/165/2016/05/EMS_16x9.jpg
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:20250511T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T005544
CREATED:20250327T194204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T194204Z
UID:10003637-1746979200-1746982800@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:ELO: Ticket to the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the dome with a myriad of lights and visual effects as we journey into and through space with the Electric Light Orchestra! Featuring songs such as Mr. Blue Sky\, Livin’ Thing\, Starlight\, and more! You will be transported to a higher dimension with this rock supergroup. \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/elo-ticket-to-the-moon/2025-05-11/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T005544
CREATED:20240819T202154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T202154Z
UID:10003514-1747130400-1747134000@astro.umaine.edu
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-9/
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:20250516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T005544
CREATED:20250327T193444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T193444Z
UID:10003629-1747422000-1747425600@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:The Dark Matter Mystery: Exploring a Cosmic Secret
DESCRIPTION:What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is out there. But we have no idea what it is made out of. \nThis planetarium show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists\, and how this search is one of the most challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? \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-dark-matter-mystery-exploring-a-cosmic-secret-3/2025-05-16/
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/165/2023/01/The-Dark-Matter-Mystery-16x9-1.jpeg
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:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T005544
CREATED:20250327T193720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T193720Z
UID:10003634-1747576800-1747580400@astro.umaine.edu
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. \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/earth-moon-and-sun-27/2025-05-18/
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/165/2016/05/EMS_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:20250518T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T005544
CREATED:20250327T194204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T194204Z
UID:10003638-1747584000-1747587600@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:ELO: Ticket to the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the dome with a myriad of lights and visual effects as we journey into and through space with the Electric Light Orchestra! Featuring songs such as Mr. Blue Sky\, Livin’ Thing\, Starlight\, and more! You will be transported to a higher dimension with this rock supergroup. \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/elo-ticket-to-the-moon/2025-05-18/
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T005544
CREATED:20250327T193444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T193444Z
UID:10003630-1748026800-1748030400@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:The Dark Matter Mystery: Exploring a Cosmic Secret
DESCRIPTION:What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is out there. But we have no idea what it is made out of. \nThis planetarium show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists\, and how this search is one of the most challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? \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-dark-matter-mystery-exploring-a-cosmic-secret-3/2025-05-23/
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T005544
CREATED:20250327T193720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T193720Z
UID:10003635-1748181600-1748185200@astro.umaine.edu
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. \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/earth-moon-and-sun-27/2025-05-25/
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/165/2016/05/EMS_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:20250525T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T005544
CREATED:20250327T194204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T194204Z
UID:10003639-1748188800-1748192400@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:ELO: Ticket to the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the dome with a myriad of lights and visual effects as we journey into and through space with the Electric Light Orchestra! Featuring songs such as Mr. Blue Sky\, Livin’ Thing\, Starlight\, and more! You will be transported to a higher dimension with this rock supergroup. \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/elo-ticket-to-the-moon/2025-05-25/
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T005545
CREATED:20250327T193444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T193444Z
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SUMMARY:The Dark Matter Mystery: Exploring a Cosmic Secret
DESCRIPTION:What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is out there. But we have no idea what it is made out of. \nThis planetarium show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists\, and how this search is one of the most challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? \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-dark-matter-mystery-exploring-a-cosmic-secret-3/2025-05-30/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:One World\, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World\, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird\, Elmo and their friend from China\, Hu Hu Zhu\, as they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon\, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They explore the day and night sky\, learn about the Big Dipper\, the North Star\, the Sun and the Moon.  Along the way\, they learn how the sky we see is shared by many people around the world. Children attending the show can interact as they watch\, drawing constellations and counting the time it takes the sun to set. \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/one-world-one-sky-big-birds-adventure-17/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Rihanna: Diamonds in the Sky
DESCRIPTION:Let’s journey Towards the Sun and get Lost in Paradise with the Only Girl in the World you’ll ever love. You’ll want to Stay and watch the Diamonds in the sky with her. Experience the nine-time Grammy award-winner\, Rihanna\, at the Versant Power Astronomy Center in a whole new way mixed with space and trippy lights. \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nAll music programs may contain explicit content as well as 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/rihanna-diamonds-in-the-sky-3/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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SUMMARY:Habitat Earth
DESCRIPTION:Living networks connect and support life forms large and small—from colonies of tiny microbes and populations of massive whales to ever-expanding human societies. Discover what it means to live in today’s connected world in Habitat Earth. Through stunning visualizations of the natural world\, dive below the ocean’s surface to explore the dynamic relationships found in kelp forest ecosystems\, travel beneath the forest floor to see how Earth’s tallest trees rely on tiny fungi to survive\, and journey to new heights to witness the intricate intersection between human and ecological networks.  See how all species on our planet are interconnected and important to sustaining our living world. \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/habitat-earth-8/2025-06-06/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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