Welcome to the Milky Way

Less than half of the world’s people can see the Milky Way - our home galaxy - because of urban light pollution. But here in Acadia it shines brightly on clear, moonless nights. The collective glow of its 200+ billion stars arches from horizon to horizon throughout the summer.

Join us at Schoodic Institute on August 21st as Astronomy volunteer Richard Luecke will explain our current understanding of the Milky Way, our place in it, and how you can view and appreciate its splendors. His image-enhanced presentation will acquaint you with some of our galaxy’s most stunning features.

We will meet in Moore Auditorium on Schoodic Institute's campus from 7:30pm-8:30pm. Weather permitting, attendees will then be invited outdoors for a laser-guided tour of the Milky Way and viewing through a large astronomical telescope (approximately 8:30pm-10:00pm).

✨💫 DID YOU KNOW? ✨💫 Attending a Schoodic Institute event helps support our work in ecosystem science and education for all ages. Thank you for making a difference with your registration!

https://schoodicinstitute.org/event/welcome-to-the-milky-way-4/
Ticket cost: $15.00/person or $50.00/family of up to four
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Photo by Harley Grady

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• This August, 21st August, 07:00 pm, 2025 Maine Outdoor Film Festival at Schoodic Institute in Birch Harbor
• This August, 26th August, 07:30 pm, Welcome to the Milky Way II in Birch Harbor