New program at Emera Astronomy Center demonstrates state-of-the-art technology capabilities

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

March 3, 2016 Northeastern Americas: Humanities Research and Education, Outreach, Signature and Emerging Areas

“The Life of Trees,” a new UMaine Emera Astronomy Center program showing at 2 p.m. on Sundays in March, is an example of how the new digital planetarium will be used to explore numerous science, arts and cultural programming. The astronomy center, home of the Jordan Planetarium and Observatory, is expanding its public offerings with its state-of-the-art full-dome technology that immerses audiences in explorations ranging from the local environment to the universe.
“The Life of Trees,” designed for ages 5–10 and featuring Dolores the ladybug and a firefly named Mike, raises awareness of the need to protect the natural environment. It includes a live presentation on the importance of trees in Maine.
Tickets are $6 per person and available at the door. To reserve tickets, for more information or to request a disability accommodation, call the Emera Astronomy Center, 581.1341.

More information about the award-winning program is online.