Dark Side of the Moon: 50 Years in a Heartbeat
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, OronoWeek of Events
Sunday, July 19, 2026
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July 19, 2026 -Earth, Moon, and Sun
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July 19, 2026 -Dark Side of the Moon: 50 Years in a Heartbeat
Earth, Moon, and Sun
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 […]
Dark Side of the Moon: 50 Years in a Heartbeat
Pink Floyd’s iconic album The Dark Side Of The Moon, originally released in March 1973, turned 50 in 2023, and what more fitting a place to celebrate it and experience it than in a Planetarium, through the music set to visuals? With the help of modern technology, the idea of a show combining breath-taking views […]
Monday, July 20, 2026
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July 20, 2026 -Moonbase: The Next Step
Moonbase: The Next Step
From the moment mankind first set foot on the Moon in 1969 we have dreamed of making a base there. In the next 10 years humans will return to the Moon with the Artemis missions and develop a sustained, strategic presence near the lunar South Pole. The Moon will become our first ‘staging post’ from […]
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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July 22, 2026 -One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
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 […]
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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Friday, July 24, 2026
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July 24, 2026 -Astronaut
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July 24, 2026 -Moonbase: The Next Step
Astronaut
The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around […]
Moonbase: The Next Step
From the moment mankind first set foot on the Moon in 1969 we have dreamed of making a base there. In the next 10 years humans will return to the Moon with the Artemis missions and develop a sustained, strategic presence near the lunar South Pole. The Moon will become our first ‘staging post’ from […]
Saturday, July 25, 2026
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