Penobscot Times previews February shows at Emera Astronomy Center

The Penobscot Times previewed February shows at the University of Maine’s Emera Astronomy Center. Shows include “Faster Than Light” at 7 p.m. Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22; “Earth, Moon & Sun” at 2 p.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24; “Cosmic Recipe” at 10 a.m. Feb. 5; “Polaris: Mystery of the Night” at 2 p.m. Feb. 19; “Expedition Reef” at 2 p.m. Feb. 20; “Cosmic Colors” at 2 p.m. Feb. 21; “Harnessing the power of the ocean currents,” a science lecture with Lauren Ross at 7 p.m. Feb. 21; and “Cell! Cell! Cell!” at 2 p.m. Feb. 22. More information about the programs is online. Tickets for all programs are $6 for adults; $5 for UMaine students, veterans and senior citizens; and $4 for children under 12. Tickets are available online, by calling 581.1341, or at the box office prior to the show.