Planetarium Show: Unveiling the Invisible Universe

Unveiling the Invisible Universe
For thousands of years, humans observed the light coming from the night sky with their eyes. At the beginning of the 17th century, Galileo’s invention of the telescope revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. Finally, in the 20th century, with the advent of rockets, it became possible to go above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, which are the marks of the hot and violent universe. But it is not only light that can give us information about the cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays also provide vital information. Finally, the detection by the LIGO experiment of gravitational waves from two merging black holes opened a new window in astrophysics. This video presents images of the cosmos as revealed by all these different messengers.

Preview at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF8mQ9raouE

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 your party will need, and your phone number. You will receive a call in the evening confirming your reservation.

Tickets are $5.00 per person. We are unable to take credit/Debit cards. Please bring exact cash.