Planetarium
An overview of the Southworth Planetarium's programs. Learn more about Planetarium.
Highlights
Incoming!
INCOMING! A brand new show about the perils of comet and asteroid impacts! Thursday, January 24th at 1:00 p.m. $5.50 - adult; $5.00 - child/senior
Light Years from Andromeda
A light beam during its journey from the Andromeda Galaxy. See how Earth changed during the beam's 2.2 million year journey. $5.50 - adult; $5.00 - child/senior
Astronomy a la Carte # 1: The Moon
Astronomy a la Carte # 1: The Moon. The next "Astronomy a la Carte" (night session) series begins on Monday, January 28th at 7:00 p.m. We explore and discuss our moon!
Night of Eire
"Night of Eire" A celebration of Ireland on St. Patrick's Day's eve. Stories, stones and Irish mythology. Saturday, March 16th at 7:00 p.m. Admission by donation. Reservations recommended!
Laser Festival 2019!
LASER FESTIVAL 2019! Full dome, full color, 3-D laser shows at the Southworth Planetarium! February 15-24, 2019! $6.00 per person! Experience the fun and excitement of full dome lasers!
More Information
Reserve your group show at the Southworth Planetarium!
Reserve your group show at the Southworth Planetarium! You may have your show at anytime of day. Thirty show choices. Call 207-780-4249.
Laser Festival 2019!
Laser Festival 2019! Full dome laser shows during February school vacation week! February 15 - 24, 2019
News
USM's Southworth Planetarium featured in the Sun Journal
Celebrate the season at USM - through song, stage and sky
USM's Gleason quoted in Boston Globe on August's total eclipse
Yale neuroscientist to speak May 5 at USM on her exploration of the brain and human interaction
Events
Jan
24
Thu
Incoming!
1:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium
Jan
24
Thu
Light Years from Andromeda
4:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium
Jan
25
Fri
Incoming!
7:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium
Jan
25
Fri
Dinosaurs at Dusk!
8:30 PM, Southworth Planetarium
Jan
26
Sat
The Great Planet Adventures!
3:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium