Our first big unit will be on SPACE!!
Did you know we are going to have a solar eclipse on Monday, August 21st?! Do you want to find out more about solar eclipses? Check out these free events...
Wednesday, August 16th - 5:30 pm at Bangor Public Library
Join Shawn Laatsch, Director of the Emera Astronomy Center and President of the International Planetarium Society, Inc. for a special presentation about the Great American Eclipse of 2017. Total Solar Eclipses are one of the most spectacular events in all of nature which humans have observed for millennia. Explore how eclipses take place, the different types of eclipses viewable from Earth, how to view the upcoming eclipse safely, and share the latest eclipse science. Along the way Laatsch will look at cultural views of eclipses and share his experiences of viewing total eclipses during his career in astronomy education. Take a look at future opportunities to view solar and lunar eclipses here in Maine and beyond! View the eclipse safely - FREE Solar Eclipse glasses for attendees.
Monday, August 21st - Eclipse Day at Emera Astronomy Center
10:00 am and 11:30 am
Special showings of Totality – Explore the Wonders of Eclipses in the planetarium. Regular ticket prices apply, reservations are recommended.
1:00 - 4:00 pm
FREE eclipse viewing with solar filter glasses and special telescopes at Emera Astronomy Center! From Orono the eclipse begins at 1:31 pm and finishes at 3:55 pm, with maximum eclipse at 2:46 pm when 54.27% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon. A variety of telescopes with solar filters will be used to share the solar eclipse with the general public. A limited supply of FREE eclipse glasses will be available to participants as well.
AUGUST PLANETARIUM SHOWS
Here is a link to other shows at the Emera Astronomy Center. There is a small free and call ahead reservations are usually needed. Open to public! Beautiful facility and great shows!
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