The Great Planet Adventures
Southworth Planetarium — Science Building 70 Falmouth St, Portland
Week of Events
The Great Planet Adventures
Great Planet Adventures With muscles and bones made on Earth, you’ll be a super star on the solar system’s low-gravity worlds. Imagine zip lining on the scorched Mercury or snowmobiling when it really snows on Pluto. Without gravity’s strong pull, … Read More
Natural Selection
Natural Selection We join Darwin on his voyage to the Galapagos Islands where he was inspired to develop his theory of transmutation by natural selection. From the comfort of Down House, Darwin himself will explain the mechanism of natural selection … Read More
Coffee and Crosswords
Calling all puzzle fans! Start your Tuesdays off right with the New York Times Mini Crossword (and share your time, if you’re the competitive type) online or on our Portland campus. Sudoku fans also welcome! Coffee, while not provided virtually, … Read More
The Great Planet Adventures
Great Planet Adventures With muscles and bones made on Earth, you’ll be a super star on the solar system’s low-gravity worlds. Imagine zip lining on the scorched Mercury or snowmobiling when it really snows on Pluto. Without gravity’s strong pull, … Read More
The Great Planet Adventures
Great Planet Adventures With muscles and bones made on Earth, you’ll be a super star on the solar system’s low-gravity worlds. Imagine zip lining on the scorched Mercury or snowmobiling when it really snows on Pluto. Without gravity’s strong pull, … Read More
Natural Selection
Natural Selection We join Darwin on his voyage to the Galapagos Islands where he was inspired to develop his theory of transmutation by natural selection. From the comfort of Down House, Darwin himself will explain the mechanism of natural selection … Read More
The Great Planet Adventures
Off-World Thrills on Every Planet With muscles and bones made on Earth, you’ll be a super star on the solar system’s low-gravity worlds. Imagine zip lining on the scorched Mercury or snowmobiling when it really snows on Pluto. Bungee jumping … Read More
Mysteries of Your Brain
Mysteries of Your Brain A curious girl and her crow companion take an adventure into the brain, exploring how it works and what makes it special. Zoom along neurons to see how your brain makes you you and how we … Read More
Natural Selection
Natural Selection We join Darwin on his voyage to the Galapagos Islands where he was inspired to develop his theory of transmutation by natural selection. From the comfort of Down House, Darwin himself will explain the mechanism of natural selection … Read More
Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds
We are able to explore more and more of the Universe. What we have found so far has surpassed even our wildest expectations - there are planets everywhere
Mysteries of Your Brain
Mysteries of Your Brain A curious girl and her crow companion take an adventure into the brain, exploring how it works and what makes it special. Zoom along neurons to see how your brain makes you you and how we … Read More
Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds
We are able to explore more and more of the Universe. What we have found so far has surpassed even our wildest expectations - there are planets everywhere
Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds
We are able to explore more and more of the Universe. What we have found so far has surpassed even our wildest expectations - there are planets everywhere
