

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Observing the Sky - from Constellations through Telescopes
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn the basics of observational astronomy from finding constellations in your backyard, to choosing and using binoculars and telescopes for a closer look at the universe.  Find out what to look for when considering optical instruments, how cameras work differently than our eyes, and why stargazing is for everyone.
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Event type: Talk
Presenter: Shawn Laatsch, Versant Power Astronomy Center - University of Maine; Brenda Jones, graduate student; John Meader, Northern Stars Planetarium
Recommended Audience: all ages​​
Meeting Room A, Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main Street, Bangor
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bangor/observing-the-sky-from-constellations-through-telescopes/200029747903439
- **Event Categories**: meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 38

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Bangor
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Cross Insurance Center
- **lat**: 44.789171534263
- **long**: -68.77891209908
- **full address**: Cross Insurance Center, EV Charging Station, 515 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401, United States

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- **organizer**: Maine Science Festival (https://allevents.in/org/maine-science-festival/3090596)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Cross Insurance Center, EV Charging Station, 515 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Maine Science Festival
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Observing the Sky - from Constellations through Telescopes ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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