Expedition Reef
Expedition Reef
Portland, ME
Explore the coral reefs of planet Earth! We learn how coral reefs form, how they’re endangered and how scientists are working to rejuvenate bleached coral. One of the most beautiful programs we’ve ever offered! Show length: 27 minutes
Fri, Feb 2 2024
7:00 PM
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Sat, May 31 2025
2:00 PM
First Friday Bella Gaia
First Friday Bella Gaia
Portland, ME
Round out your First Friday Art Walk with a visit to the Southworth Planetarium. Bella Gaia approaches the beauty of Earth from the perspective of visitors from above. It combines stunning visuals on the 360 screen with music and quotations from the only off-worlders we know of, astronauts. It will…
Friday, June 6 2025
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Bella Gaia
Bella Gaia
Portland, ME
Bella Gaia – Beautiful Earth, takes the audience on a spectacular journey around planet Earth simulating the transformative effect astronauts feel while orbiting above. This poetic musical journey features astounding NASA visualizations of science data and enveloping scenery from around the world,…
Fri, Mar 14 2025
7:00 PM
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Tue, May 6 2025
2:00 PM
Summer Solstice at Stonehenge
Summer Solstice at Stonehenge
Portland, ME
Join Planetarium Stonehenge scholar Lawerence Price as he shares a personal and historical perspective of the greatest monument to the annual movements of the Sun.
Friday, June 20 2025
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Astronomy: 3000 Years of Stargazing
Astronomy: 3000 Years of Stargazing
Portland, ME
Astronomy is often called the “oldest science.” This program follows the progression of astronomy to its infancy with Stonehenge, Thales and Ptolemy to the modern day developments of the Hubble Space Telescope. A perfect blend of science and history. Show length: 34 minutes
Mon, Jun 10 2024
1:00 PM
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Wed, May 28 2025
2:00 PM
Forward to the Moon
Forward to the Moon
Portland, ME
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe.
Wed, Mar 26 2025
1:00 PM
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Mon, Jun 23 2025
3:00 PM
Earthquake!
Earthquake!
Portland, ME
Take a breathtaking tour of our ever-active planet. Fly to sites of historic earthquakes and envision a future made safer from seismic events.
Fri, Jul 19 2024
1:00 PM
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Sun, May 25 2025
2:00 PM
Fragile Planet
Fragile Planet
Portland, ME
Fragile Planet combines scientific visualization with movie-making magic, highlighting Earth's special place in the universe as the only known haven for life.
Sun, Dec 29 2024
1:00 PM
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Thu, May 15 2025
2:00 PM
First Friday: Dimensions - Once Upon Our Reality
First Friday: Dimensions - Once Upon Our Reality
Portland, ME
Dimensions Once Upon Our Reality Can a question itself be more powerful than its answer? What is “reality?” Are there other realities, universes, or dimensions? These questions are almost impossible to answer, yet just asking them sparkes our imagination. Show length: 50 minutes
Fri, Jan 24 2025
1:00 PM
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Fri, May 2 2025
8:00 PM
Laser Fest - Taylor Swift
Laser Fest - Taylor Swift
Portland, ME
Some of Taylor Swift's greatest hits set to full dome laser light!
Tue, Feb 18 2025
7:30 PM
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Sat, Apr 26 2025
8:00 PM
