Central Maine Astronomical Society

Last fall, the filmmaker Aislinn Sarnacki introduced herself at the Blue Hill Dark Sky Festival, requesting help filming a feature for a television show about Maine’s dark skies. She wanted just a few astronomers to gather so she could film us observing. With all the rotten weather this past winter, we canceled every scheduled shoot . . . → Read More: Filmmaker Aislinn Sarnacki Features Astronomy on MPBN TV

Saturday, January 25, 2025, 5:00pm Saturday, February 1, 2025, 5:00pm

Events on the planet Jupiter can unfold in just an hour, whereas the Messier objects appear unchanged in a human lifetime. These star parties will feature dynamic transits on Jupiter: The Great Red Spot will journey from one side of Jupiter to the other, as . . . → Read More: Star Parties at Brower Observatory