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Forward to the Moon

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono

Forward to the Moon engages audiences in NASA efforts to send both humans and robots to the Moon and Mars. NASA's 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon […]

Event Series Halloween: Celestial Origins

Halloween: Celestial Origins

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono

Vampires, Witches, Goblins, and other spooky creatures.  What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating, costumes, or something more…  Be it ghoulish or ghostly, Halloween is an astronomical holiday.  Experience the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.”  From Celtic roots around the harvest and bonfires to modern celebrations, […]

Event Series Monster Mash: A Halloween Spooktacular

Monster Mash: A Halloween Spooktacular

Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono

You do not have to wait until 3 a.m. to experience the true terror of the witching hour. Take your "Spooky Scary Skeletons" out of the closet and join us at the Versant Power Astronomy Center for a month-long "Monster Mash". We will "Put a Spell on You" for the entire month of October with a menacing myriad […]

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