Public Shows & Events
Under the University of Maine COVID guidance, the Versant Power Astronomy Center is classified as an instructional area. As such, all attendees must wear facemasks covering the mouth and nose while visiting the Astronomy Center.
Programs this Week
Upcoming Monthly Schedule
May
Fridays @ 7:00 PM – Legends of the Northern Sky
Sundays @ 2:00 PM – Sesame Street: One World, One Sky*
Music Shows – Elton John: Crocodile Rockin’ in the Dome
Sundays @ 4:00 PM
Tuesday, May 10th @ 10:00 AM
Cosmic Journey**
June
Fridays @ 7:00 PM – Phantom of the Universe
Sundays @ 2:00 PM – Secret of the Cardboard Rocket*
Music Show – RUSH: Moving Pictures in a Planetarium
Sundays @ 4:00 PM
*This show is designed for younger audiences.
**Monthly Homeschool Show – Open to the General Public as well.
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