Versant Power Astronomy Center and Maynard Jordan Planetarium

Join two children on a magical journey through the Solar System, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket, and a vivid imagination. During this imaginative show, audiences will land on Venus, fly through the rings of Saturn, and discover the secrets of the Solar System. Trailer Tickets for planetarium programs are $6 for […]

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.  […]

Aquatic chemical signaling: How understanding signals in the sea helps us address interdisciplinary challenges Thursday, April 5 at 7:00 pm The chemical signals exchanged by aquatic organisms influence a wide variety of behaviors from predator-prey interactions to mating and habitat choice. Understanding chemical signaling can help us more deeply understand the ecology and evolution of […]

The night is an eye, both dark and bright!  It forces us to look up and ask ourselves questions about our place in the Cosmos, our origins, and what is beyond the horizon.  Using spectacular visuals and stunning sound, audiences tour six ancient Mayan temples: San Gervasio, Chichen Itzá, Uxmal, Edzna, Palenque, and Bonampak. Along […]