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to Galaxy Maine, the official Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium and
Observatory website. The Jordan Planetarium
opens a window on planets, stars and the universe, bringing the
cosmos to life in the twenty foot dome theater. The Jordan
Observatory is Maine’s only public observatory, and is open
for sky watchers of all ages to explore the wonders of the Maine
sky.
Feel free to explore the Planetarium
and Observatory facilities, discuss observations and ask questions
with other star gazers in the Communicator or the Sky Port Forum,
research a school project on astronomy or just have a look around
at the many other resources at GalaxyMaine.com offers.
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Galaxy
Maine – Dedicated to astronomy resources in the state
of Maine includes a chatroom, message boards and art galleries
for those interested in astronomy
Space Academy
– Resources for teachers and students, including children’s games,
classroom guides and launch-pads to informative websites. Maine teachers can subscribe to the StarTeacher newsletter there.
Missions – Information and contacts to arrange a fun and educational ‘space
mission’ to the Jordan Planetarium, involving exploring the Planetarium
and the UMaine campus
Star
Base Orono – Inside looks at the Maynard F. Jordan
Planetarium, Orono’s very own star base
Observatory – A view of the Maynard F. Jordan Observatory, schedule information
and a wealth of observing tools for use at home
Sky News – News of recent events in space and astronomy and up-to-the-minute
weather reports
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