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Event Series Mystery of the Christmas Star

Mystery of the Christmas Star

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

Journey back 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the Star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. Investigate possible dates for the birth of Christ and look at recorded sightings of significant historical and astronomical events during this timeframe. We’ll explore scientific explanations for celestial objects […]

Let it Snow: A Holiday Music Journey

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

Let it Snow features a new variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, including a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra.  The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation and is an entertaining experience for all ages, especially families. Tickets are $9 for general […]

Event Series Worlds of Ice

Worlds of Ice

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

Journey to the farthest reaches of the solar system, traveling through the dimensions of ice from the remote territories of the arctic, to a scientific complex nested under the South Pole. Experience it all immersed in a kaleidoscopic igloo, be dazzled by the icy wonderland of the arctic, and explores the relationship between humans and […]

Event Series God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning

God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

Since the dawn of humanity, we have looked up to the skies in search of meaning. Even today, the mysteries of the cosmos inspire many of our most profound questions: Who are we? Why are we here?  How did all of this come to be?  God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning explores our oldest questions, offers exciting new possibilities, […]

Cosmic Colors

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky!   Tickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults, $6 for […]

Event Series God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning

God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

Since the dawn of humanity, we have looked up to the skies in search of meaning. Even today, the mysteries of the cosmos inspire many of our most profound questions: Who are we? Why are we here?  How did all of this come to be?  God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning explores our oldest questions, offers exciting new possibilities, […]

Event Series God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning

God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

Since the dawn of humanity, we have looked up to the skies in search of meaning. Even today, the mysteries of the cosmos inspire many of our most profound questions: Who are we? Why are we here?  How did all of this come to be?  God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning explores our oldest questions, offers exciting new possibilities, […]

Event Series God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning

God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

Since the dawn of humanity, we have looked up to the skies in search of meaning. Even today, the mysteries of the cosmos inspire many of our most profound questions: Who are we? Why are we here?  How did all of this come to be?  God, Science, and Our Search for Meaning explores our oldest questions, offers exciting new possibilities, […]

Event Series Chemistry of Life: The Invisible Inside

Chemistry of Life: The Invisible Inside

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME, United States

Sometimes it’s the smallest things that matter the most. Join us on a journey into a seemingly invisible world – the world of molecules and nanoparticles. What does the cell structure of a leaf look like? What might the neural network in our brain be like and how do cells communicate with each other? Modern scientific […]

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