Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium
Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium
Week of Events
Little Star that Could
Little Star that Could
Come meet a medium sized yellow star, making his way through space. As he travels he meets many different types of stars and learns about some of the other things that make our universe so interesting. After meeting stars, nebulae, and galaxies, the little star takes a good look at himself and finds that he, […]
Student Night: Origins of Life
Student Night: Origins of Life
It’s Student Night at the planetarium! All UMaine students receive FREE admittance by presenting their MaineCard before the show! Seating is limited, so be early! Free student programs are held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 4:00. So come check out a star show after classes to unwind! This week: Origins of Life 11.17.15 […]
Blackholes
Blackholes
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.