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Schedule
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Homeschool Schedule

Public Star Shows
Spring 2013

April

Our brilliant world and colorful beyond.

Ages 8 - Adult

Friday 7PM April 5, 12, 19, & 26

Coyote has a sharp wit, but he's a little confused about what he sees in a fast-paced and fun fulldome show that explores lunar phases, eclipses and other puzzles.
Ages 8 - 11

Sunday 2PM April 7, 14, 21, & 28

May

Origins of Life

Live demonstrations of the search for other planets are followed by an extraordinary adventure exploring life on our planet and other possible inhabited worlds in space. Ages 10 - Adult

Friday 7PM
May 3, 10 & 17

Earth's Wild Ride

Take a futuristic journey into the past and see ways that Earth has changed to become the world we know today. Ages 9 – adult

 

Sunday 2PM
May 5 & 12

Trip Through Space

Younger sky watchers take a trip from the back yard to glittering stars, planets, and deep space. Ages 6 – 10

 

Sunday 2PM
May 19 & 26

Black Holes

Prepare to sail into deep space and fall into a black hole as space and time are distorted by these massive objects. Ages 9 – adult

Friday 7PM
May 24 & 31

June

Our brilliant world and colorful beyond.

Ages 8 - Adult

Friday 7PM June 7 & 14

Earth, Moon & Sun

Coyote has a sharp wit, but he's a little confused about what he sees in a fast-paced and fun fulldome show that explores lunar phases, eclipses and other puzzles.
Ages 8 - 11

Sunday 2PM June 2, 9 & 16

* Denotes a show that is suitable for younger star watchers, ages 4-8.

No one is admitted late to any showing due to safety regulations.

Public programs are offered weekly through the school year and - occasionally in summer.

Group leaders and educators can arrange for private showings at other times and dates.

Tickets

STILL ONLY $3 Per Person

Cash, check, or money order are the accepted forms of payment. UMaine students FREEs with MaineCard.

NO CREDIT CARDS
No one is admitted late to any showing due to safety regulations.

Tickets for most shows can be held at the door by advance reservation or bought at the door before each showing, first come - first served. Seating is limited to 30 for most shows depending on the show.

To reserve tickets, call 207-581-1341 by the day before the showing.

Held tickets must be paid for at least 15 minutes prior to the show for guaranteed seating.

 

 

All schedule details are subject to change without notice.

 

 

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Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium, 5781 Wingate Hall, Orono, ME 04469-5781
Phone: (207) 581-1341