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About Versant Power Astronomy Center & Jordan Planetarium
Welcome to the Versant Power Astronomy Center & Jordan Planetarium, the on-campus beacon for astronomy at the University of Maine in Orono. Since opening in 2014 at a refreshed site, the center hosts public programs, matinees, and private experiences in a 50-seat planetarium with a 33-foot dome. The venue combines the Maynard Jordan Observatory and Clark Observatory to bring the cosmos to life for visitors of all ages.
Whether you’re a casual stargazer or a dedicated space buff, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining suggestions. We also share insider tips to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth visit.
The center’s capacity centers around the 50-seat planetarium shows, with the largest available seating shown as 50 attendees per show. Parking is available in visitor lots behind the building; directions and campus maps help you find the quickest route. Public transit options include the Community Connector and the Black Bear Orono Express shuttle, with intercity travel accessible via Concord Coach Lines. If you’re staying nearby, consider on-campus and close-by hotels such as Hotel Ursa, University Inn Academic Suites, and Black Bear Inn, along with other Bangor-area options. The venue continues to host notable events—like ongoing planetarium programs and anniversary celebrations—and supports a program lineup that includes matinees and private shows.
For the most current showtimes and any rescheduled events, check the official venue pages and partner sites. We’ve got you covered with dependable, straightforward booking and planning help.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: Planetarium seats 50; 33-foot dome.
- Address: Versant Power Astronomy Center, 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME 04469.
- Venue type: On-campus university planetarium and observatory (Jordan Planetarium; Maynard Jordan Observatory; Clark Observatory) at UMaine.
- Seating chart: No public seating chart published; maximum shown per show is 50 attendees.
- Parking: Visitor parking located behind the building; directions available on campus map.
- Transit: Served by the Community Connector (Bangor) and the Black Bear Orono Express shuttle; nearby intercity service via Concord Coach Lines.
- Nearby hotels: Hotel Ursa (on campus); University Inn Academic Suites (near campus); Black Bear Inn (near campus); Bangor-area options available.
- Notable events hosted: 70th anniversary of the Maynard Jordan Planetarium (Nov 2, 2024); center opened in 2014 at a new site; fundraising for 8K upgrades; matinee and private program offerings.
- Renaming: Emera Astronomy Center renamed to Versant Power Astronomy Center (announced Oct 19, 2020).