The Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium at Umaine opened it' doors to the public on Saturday. Families took tours of the facility and attended telescope workshops. Visitors even got to build their own working telescopes as part of the demonstrations. This event gives the experts a chance to peak the public's interest on astronomy. Read more
There are several astronomical events taking place this weekend. All are free, and the weather forecast currently looks very good for sky watching throughout the weekend. Read more
Astronomy Day is an annual event intended to provide a means of interaction between the general public and various astronomy enthusiasts, groups and professionals. Astronomy Day also forms part of Astronomy Week, which begins on the preceding Monday. Read more