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The First Stargazers

July 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

| $7.00

Journey back in time to explore how the first stargazers experienced the sky above. Your guide is Nashira, a friendly time traveler who has visited Earth many times before.  Witness the very first stargazer making a Moon calendar out of animal bone 30,000 years ago. Discover the ancient pyramids of Giza and their alignment to the skies.  See stunning digital re-creations of the Parthenon, Alexandria Library, Stonehenge and Abu Simbel Temple and be inspired by the first stargazers who laid down the foundations of modern-day astronomy.

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Details

Date:
July 29
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost:
$7.00
Event Category:
Website:
https://book.peek.com/s/f2489ab9-8d8f-4e5f-8fc4-85e48f08b5cc/MdWj

Venue

Versant Power Astronomy Center
167 Rangeley Rd.
Orono, ME 04469 United States
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