Star shows for all ages offered in Orono

ORONO – The University of Maine’s Jordan Planetarium will let out all the stops and parade all of its most popular star shows across the summer sky. From the Earth to the edge of the universe, visitors will gain a new perspective on the cosmos three times each week. Public presentations will be offered Wednesday mornings and Thursday afternoons and evenings in the domed theater of Wingate Hall on the Orono campus. The lineup includes showings of the youngest star shows for 5- to 8- year-old space “kidets” as well as more advanced explorations of recent discoveries that shape understanding of the history of the universe. Tickets are $3 per person and may be purchased at the door. Seating is limited.

The schedule is:

. Worlds in Motion, 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 6.

. Worlds in Motion, 1 p.m.; and Ring World, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 7.

. Our Sky Family, 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 13.

. Our Sky Family, 1 p.m.; and Hubble Vision II, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14.

. Moon Shadows, 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 20.

. Moon Shadows, 1 p.m.; and Mars Invasion, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21.

. Zubenelgenubi’s Magical Sky, 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 27.

. Zubenelgenubi’s Magical Sky, 1 p.m.; and XtraTerrestrial Files, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 28.

. Worlds of Wonder, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3.

. Worlds of Wonder, 1 p.m.; and Sky Odyssey, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4.

. Worlds in Motion, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10.

. Worlds in Motion, 1 p.m.; and Hubble Vision II, 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11.

For information or to make reservations, call 581-1341. Information also is available at umainesky.com.