Public Services - Facilities
Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium & Observatory
Located on the second floor of Wingate Hall, the planetarium has a 20 foot dome suspended over 45 seats that shows approximately 1000, stars, planets, and other celestial objects. The planetarium's audio system provides music and narration for most presentations while a battery of special effect machines enhance each adventure. This technology is computer controlled to create a presentation many may mistake for "a movie".
The Observatory has been a fixture at the University of Maine since 1901, when the original refractor telescope was installed. Since then, the telescope has been modified with an additional refractor and an electronic clockdrive, enabling it to accurately track the stars. Classes and observational labs are taught here, as well as public star parties.
Schedules are available on-line for the Planetarium and the Observatory. Planetarium programs are designed for age-appropriate audiences. Program descriptions and target ages are also available here.
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Bennett Hall WeatherView Station
Now in Bennett Hall we have a live weather station, providing up to the minute data and live cam shots. This station was donated to the Physics and Astronomy Department. The station provides accurate information on climate changes and atmospheric conditions.
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