| 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.
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The site's sections include ......................
Missions – Star shows for groups and families. Public show schedules, field trip information, visitor gallery and a complete list of show descriptions.
Observatory – Telescope viewing schedule and info about the Maynard F. Jordan Observatory. History, current sky tour, schedule, weather, and tools and links.
Space Academy – Resources for teachers and students, Maine teachers can subscribe to the StarTeacher newsletter there.
Galaxy
Maine – Dedicated to astronomy resources in the state
of Maine
Star
Base Orono – Inside looks at the Maynard F. Jordan
Planetarium, Maine ’s very own star base
Sky News – News of recent events in space and astronomy and up-to-the-minute
weather reports
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