2 Different Christmas Planetarium Shows – 1p and 3p

Saturday, December 12, 2026
1:00 p.m. The Christmas Star
3:00 p.m. Seasons of Light

The Christmas Star
This show is geared to a younger audience (Age 6 and up). Join Leo and his robot as they discover the various December holiday traditions. Travel back in time 2,100 years on Santa’s sleigh to discover what the Christmas star may have been. Was it a comet, a nova, a supernova, or something else?
Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63JayaUlASE

Space is limited to 30 people: reservations are needed. Please call Jim Stepp at 207-554-7837 and leave a message containing your name, the number of seats needed, and your phone number. You will receive a call in the evenings confirming your reservations. Planetarium shows are $5 per person. The Observing nights and trails are free. Please bring exact change; we cannot take cards.

Seasons of Light
Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. This presentation traces the history and development of many of the world’s most endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season — from the burning Yule log, sparkling Christmas tree lights and candles in windows, to the lighting of luminarias in the American Southwest and the traditional ritual of the Hanukkah Menorah. The show also recounts the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice, not only Christian and Jewish, but also Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, and Mexican. Preview at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCKm5FTzBo8

Space is limited to 30 people: reservations are needed. Please call Jim Stepp at 207-554-7837 and leave a message containing your name, the number of seats needed, and your phone number. You will receive a call in the evenings confirming your reservations. Planetarium shows are $5 per person. The Observing nights and trails are free. Please bring exact change; we cannot take cards.