Sun Touches Humanity - Photo Credit: Southworth Planetarium

Sun Touches Humanity

Sun Touches Humanity: In early 2025, NASA launched a Small Explorer mission called PUNCH, a constellation of satellites in orbit that make observations of the heliosphere. In 2024, Parker Solar Probe made its closest approach to the Sun. ​​Learn how PUNCH and Parker are helping scientists unravel the mysteries of the Sun’s corona.

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Southworth Planetarium
96 Falmouth Street
Portland, Maine 04103 United States
About the Event
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Southworth Planetarium
(207) 780-4249
August 10, 2026 through August 12, 2026

Each show is followed by a tour of the night sky, using our star projector. Tickets are $9.50 for adults and $9.00 for kids and seniors. Purchase at https://www.ticketleap.events/events/southworth or at the door. Shows: August 10th, 11, 1 pm, and August 12th at 2 pm.

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