UPDATE: Due to a forecast of 80% cloud cover tonight, this event has been moved inside and will be held on Monday, July 6th at 8pm at 137 Main Street, Belgrade.

Look up and experience the beauty of Maine’s dark skies during this guided Night Sky Tour in Rome, Maine.

Milky Way Galaxy over Vienna Mountain Blueberry Barrens by John Meader

Astronomer, educator, and Maine State Guide John Meader will lead lead us through a tour of that evening’s constellations, stars, visible planets, and the Milky Way. Participants will learn the wonders of what they can see with their eyes alone. We often see meteors (shooting stars), satellites, and sometimes the aurora borealis (northern lights). John routinely shares some skyline, astronomy news, a discussion of ways to fight light pollution, and will answer all your questions to be best of his ability.

Poor weather plan: Night Sky Tours are very tricky to plan, as the sky conditions are always changing! If the sky is not clear enough, John will host a virtual guided star tour at the 7 Lakes Alliance building at 137 Main Street in Belgrade on the same night. All registrants will receive an email on Monday, July 6th if the event has to be moved inside.

Parking

*This event will take place in the 7 Lakes Alliance Gallery at 137 Main Street, Belgrade, Maine. Parking is available in the 7 Lakes Alliance parking lot and on either side of Main Street. 

Event Policies

• We ask everyone attending 7 Lakes Alliance events to treat people, plants, and animals with respect.
• 7 Lakes staff may be taking pictures during this event. If you would not like to be photographed, please let staff know during the event or contact staff ahead of time.
• Pets will not be allowed at this event.
• Safety is our primary concern. If you are acting in an unsafe way, 7 Lakes Alliance will ask you to leave the event.