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  • To Space and Back

    To Space and Back

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

    To Space & Back takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to our own planet. It is an extraordinary story of human ingenuity and incredible engineering, describing how the technology that transports us through space is paving the way for the devices and apps we use every day. […]

  • In My Backyard

    In My Backyard

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

    With song and colorful animation it is an adventure to explore a backyard like this one with children’s song writer, Fred Penner, of Nickelodeon fame. His excitement and love of nature takes visitors on a tour of daytime discovery and then the wonders of the night sky. The changing seasons, rainbows, constellation patterns, planets and […]

  • To Space and Back

    To Space and Back

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

    To Space & Back takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to our own planet. It is an extraordinary story of human ingenuity and incredible engineering, describing how the technology that transports us through space is paving the way for the devices and apps we use every day. […]

  • In My Backyard

    In My Backyard

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

    With song and colorful animation it is an adventure to explore a backyard like this one with children’s song writer, Fred Penner, of Nickelodeon fame. His excitement and love of nature takes visitors on a tour of daytime discovery and then the wonders of the night sky. The changing seasons, rainbows, constellation patterns, planets and […]

  • To Space and Back

    To Space and Back

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

    To Space & Back takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to our own planet. It is an extraordinary story of human ingenuity and incredible engineering, describing how the technology that transports us through space is paving the way for the devices and apps we use every day. […]

  • One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

    One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

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

    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 […]

  • Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe

    Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe

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

    The Hitchhiker's Guide the Universe is and incredible visual tour of the size and scale of our cosmos! Join planetarium manager  Shawn Laatsch as he host the evening presentation and “flies” participants out into space on a unique and engaging tour through the Universe.  Audience members  will travel to our local planets and their moon […]

  • One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

    One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

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

    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 […]

  • Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe

    Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe

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

    The Hitchhiker's Guide the Universe is and incredible visual tour of the size and scale of our cosmos! Join planetarium manager  Shawn Laatsch as he host the evening presentation and “flies” participants out into space on a unique and engaging tour through the Universe.  Audience members  will travel to our local planets and their moon […]

  • One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

    One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

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

    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 […]

  • Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe

    Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe

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

    The Hitchhiker's Guide the Universe is and incredible visual tour of the size and scale of our cosmos! Join planetarium manager  Shawn Laatsch as he host the evening presentation and “flies” participants out into space on a unique and engaging tour through the Universe.  Audience members  will travel to our local planets and their moon […]

  • One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

    One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

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

    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 […]

  • Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe

    Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe

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

    The Hitchhiker's Guide the Universe is and incredible visual tour of the size and scale of our cosmos! Join planetarium manager  Shawn Laatsch as he host the evening presentation and “flies” participants out into space on a unique and engaging tour through the Universe.  Audience members  will travel to our local planets and their moon […]

  • One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

    One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

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

    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 […]

  • Stars

    Stars

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

    Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that lights the Universe. Journey to the […]

  • Little Star That Could

    Little Star That Could

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

    It’s hard to be a little star in a big universe! Join a medium sized, yellow star as he makes his way through space. In his travels he meets many different types of stars and learns about some of the other things that makes our universe so interesting. After meeting stars, nebulas, and galaxies, the […]

  • Stars

    Stars

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

    Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that lights the Universe. Journey to the […]

  • Little Star That Could

    Little Star That Could

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

    It’s hard to be a little star in a big universe! Join a medium sized, yellow star as he makes his way through space. In his travels he meets many different types of stars and learns about some of the other things that makes our universe so interesting. After meeting stars, nebulas, and galaxies, the […]

  • 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 $6 for Adults, $5 for UMaine […]

  • Stars

    Stars

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

    Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that lights the Universe. Journey to the […]

  • Little Star That Could

    Little Star That Could

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

    It’s hard to be a little star in a big universe! Join a medium sized, yellow star as he makes his way through space. In his travels he meets many different types of stars and learns about some of the other things that makes our universe so interesting. After meeting stars, nebulas, and galaxies, the […]

  • Earth, Moon, & Sun

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

    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 […]

  • Stars

    Stars

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

    Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that lights the Universe. Journey to the […]

  • Little Star That Could

    Little Star That Could

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

    It’s hard to be a little star in a big universe! Join a medium sized, yellow star as he makes his way through space. In his travels he meets many different types of stars and learns about some of the other things that makes our universe so interesting. After meeting stars, nebulas, and galaxies, the […]

  • Undiscovered Worlds

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

    Hundreds of planets have been discovered orbiting stars beyond the Sun. Our solar system is not alone in the universe, and with rapidly improving technology and recent endeavors like the Kepler Telescope, the discovery of exoplanets brings us one step closer to the possibility of finding an Earth-like world. How will this change how we […]

  • Back to the Moon for Good

    Back to the Moon for Good

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

    Immerse yourself in a race to return to the Moon 40 years after the historic Apollo landings. See how a competition among privately funded international teams is ushering in a new era of lunar exploration. Learn about the Moon’s resources and discover what humanity’s future on the Moon might hold. Narrated by Tim Allen, Back […]

  • Magic Tree House: Space Mission

    Magic Tree House: Space Mission

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

    Travel with the brother-sister duo, Jack and Annie, in their Magic Tree House as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. With the help of an astronomer, the Internet, an astronaut, books and the writer of the mysterious note, Jack and Annie are taken on a wondrous […]

  • Jupiter Jamboree

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

    On July 5th at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm the Astronomy Center will host a Jupiter encounter event for the Juno Spacecraft. This is a special planetarium presentation. Over the next few years Juno will study Jupiter’s formation, map its magnetic field, measure water and ammonia levels in its atmosphere, observe auroral activity, and even […]

  • One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

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

    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 […]

  • Back to the Moon for Good

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

    Prior to this showing of Back to the Moon for Good, at 6:30 PM, we will unveil a new exhibit here at Emera Astronomy Center! We hope you can join us for this very special event featuring FlagSuit LLC who has provided a space glove that visitors can try out here at the planetarium and see what […]

  • Magic Tree House: Space Mission

    Magic Tree House: Space Mission

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

    Travel with the brother-sister duo, Jack and Annie, in their Magic Tree House as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. With the help of an astronomer, the Internet, an astronaut, books and the writer of the mysterious note, Jack and Annie are taken on a wondrous […]

  • Black Holes

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

    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. Trailer Tickets for planetarium programs are $6 […]

  • Back to the Moon for Good

    Back to the Moon for Good

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

    Immerse yourself in a race to return to the Moon 40 years after the historic Apollo landings. See how a competition among privately funded international teams is ushering in a new era of lunar exploration. Learn about the Moon’s resources and discover what humanity’s future on the Moon might hold. Narrated by Tim Allen, Back […]

  • Magic Tree House: Space Mission

    Magic Tree House: Space Mission

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

    Travel with the brother-sister duo, Jack and Annie, in their Magic Tree House as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. With the help of an astronomer, the Internet, an astronaut, books and the writer of the mysterious note, Jack and Annie are taken on a wondrous […]

  • Secret of the Cardboard Rocket

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

    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 […]

  • Back to the Moon for Good

    Back to the Moon for Good

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

    Immerse yourself in a race to return to the Moon 40 years after the historic Apollo landings. See how a competition among privately funded international teams is ushering in a new era of lunar exploration. Learn about the Moon’s resources and discover what humanity’s future on the Moon might hold. Narrated by Tim Allen, Back […]

  • Magic Tree House: Space Mission

    Magic Tree House: Space Mission

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

    Travel with the brother-sister duo, Jack and Annie, in their Magic Tree House as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. With the help of an astronomer, the Internet, an astronaut, books and the writer of the mysterious note, Jack and Annie are taken on a wondrous […]

  • To Space and Back

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

    Space exploration, our greatest adventure, is having a big impact on our lives. It is helping us to discover a universe of unimaginable scale and beauty, and it is reaching down into our world and influencing the way we live. To Space & Back takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of […]

  • Back to the Moon for Good

    Back to the Moon for Good

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

    Immerse yourself in a race to return to the Moon 40 years after the historic Apollo landings. See how a competition among privately funded international teams is ushering in a new era of lunar exploration. Learn about the Moon’s resources and discover what humanity’s future on the Moon might hold. Narrated by Tim Allen, Back […]

  • Magic Tree House: Space Mission

    Magic Tree House: Space Mission

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

    Travel with the brother-sister duo, Jack and Annie, in their Magic Tree House as they discover a note that asks them to answer a series of six questions about space. With the help of an astronomer, the Internet, an astronaut, books and the writer of the mysterious note, Jack and Annie are taken on a wondrous […]

  • Life of Trees

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

    In The Life of Trees a cheeky ladybug called Dolores and a quirky firefly called Mike take the audience on an adventurous journey of exploration into the wondrous world of trees. Attend the Creepy Crawlies Educational Institution to find out how trees live and their importance to the wider environment. On the excursion Delores and […]

  • Two Small Pieces of Glass

    Two Small Pieces of Glass

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

    Two Small Pieces of Glass follows two students as they interact with a female astronomer at a local star party. Along the way students learn how telescopes work, traces the history of the telescope from Galileo’s modifications to a child’s spyglass — using two small pieces of glass — to the launch of NASA’s Hubble […]

  • Earth, Moon, & Sun

    Earth, Moon, & Sun

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

    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 […]

  • Astronaut

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

    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 […]

  • Two Small Pieces of Glass

    Two Small Pieces of Glass

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

    Two Small Pieces of Glass follows two students as they interact with a female astronomer at a local star party. Along the way students learn how telescopes work, traces the history of the telescope from Galileo’s modifications to a child’s spyglass — using two small pieces of glass — to the launch of NASA’s Hubble […]

  • Earth, Moon, & Sun

    Earth, Moon, & Sun

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

    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 […]

  • In My Backyard

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

    With song and colorful animation it is an adventure to explore a backyard like this one with children’s song writer, Fred Penner, of Nickelodeon fame. His excitement and love of nature takes visitors on a tour of daytime discovery and then the wonders of the night sky. The changing seasons, rainbows, constellation patterns, planets and […]

  • Two Small Pieces of Glass

    Two Small Pieces of Glass

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

    Two Small Pieces of Glass follows two students as they interact with a female astronomer at a local star party. Along the way students learn how telescopes work, traces the history of the telescope from Galileo’s modifications to a child’s spyglass — using two small pieces of glass — to the launch of NASA’s Hubble […]

  • Earth, Moon, & Sun

    Earth, Moon, & Sun

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

    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 […]

  • Stars

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

    Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that lights the Universe. Journey to the […]

  • Two Small Pieces of Glass

    Two Small Pieces of Glass

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

    Two Small Pieces of Glass follows two students as they interact with a female astronomer at a local star party. Along the way students learn how telescopes work, traces the history of the telescope from Galileo’s modifications to a child’s spyglass — using two small pieces of glass — to the launch of NASA’s Hubble […]

  • To Space and Back

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

    Space exploration, our greatest adventure, is having a big impact on our lives. It is helping us to discover a universe of unimaginable scale and beauty, and it is reaching down into our world and influencing the way we live. To Space & Back takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of […]

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