• Incoming!

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

    Asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout its history, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Real-time data from current NASA missions help audiences explore the past, present, and future of our Solar System. Take a journey through the dynamic story of our cosmic origins. Discover […]

  • Incoming! and Micrometeorites: Space Dust from Maine

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

    Special Presentation: Micrometeorites: Space Dust from Maine by Jon Wallace   NASA Solar System Ambassador and former Maine State Astronomer of the Year, Jon Wallace, will introduce us to micrometeorites collected from the roofs of the Versant Power Astronomy Center and Jordan Observatory here at UMaine.  About 100 tons of this space dust lands on […]

  • Furry Astronauts

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

    What are those strange fire arrows rising into the heavens? Join the four animals on their crazy adventure in space! A hedgehog, hare, mole and an owl are four friends who meet on the edge of the forest to explore an almost forgotten spaceport. When they see a rocket launch, they are stunned. None of […]

  • Furry Astronauts

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

    What are those strange fire arrows rising into the heavens? Join the four animals on their crazy adventure in space! A hedgehog, hare, mole and an owl are four friends who meet on the edge of the forest to explore an almost forgotten spaceport. When they see a rocket launch, they are stunned. None of […]

  • Daft Punk!

    Daft Punk!
    Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

    Take a tour through the universe and back with beautiful visuals and amazing music, hosted by the one and only EDM robot duo, Daft Punk! Give Life Back to Music pairs stunning imagery and lights with a collection of Daft Punk’s most popular songs including One More Time, Get Lucky, Instant Crush, and more!   Tickets are $9 for general admission. […]

  • Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons

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

    On vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edmond, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers to change the world’s seasons. She quickly realizes the consequences of what they are going to do, but Edmond doesn’t want to let the plan […]

  • Incoming!

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

    Asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout its history, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Real-time data from current NASA missions help audiences explore the past, present, and future of our Solar System. Take a journey through the dynamic story of our cosmic origins. Discover […]

  • Incomming!

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

    Asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout its history, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Real-time data from current NASA missions help audiences explore the past, present, and future of our Solar System. Take a journey through the dynamic story of our cosmic origins. Discover […]

  • Furry Astronauts

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

    What are those strange fire arrows rising into the heavens? Join the four animals on their crazy adventure in space! A hedgehog, hare, mole and an owl are four friends who meet on the edge of the forest to explore an almost forgotten spaceport. When they see a rocket launch, they are stunned. None of […]

  • Furry Astronauts

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

    What are those strange fire arrows rising into the heavens? Join the four animals on their crazy adventure in space! A hedgehog, hare, mole and an owl are four friends who meet on the edge of the forest to explore an almost forgotten spaceport. When they see a rocket launch, they are stunned. None of […]

  • Daft Punk!

    Daft Punk!
    Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, ME, United States

    Take a tour through the universe and back with beautiful visuals and amazing music, hosted by the one and only EDM robot duo, Daft Punk! Give Life Back to Music pairs stunning imagery and lights with a collection of Daft Punk’s most popular songs including One More Time, Get Lucky, Instant Crush, and more!   Tickets are $9 for general admission. […]

  • Incoming!

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

    Asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout its history, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Real-time data from current NASA missions help audiences explore the past, present, and future of our Solar System. Take a journey through the dynamic story of our cosmic origins. Discover […]