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The Dark Matter Mystery

What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is out there. But we have no idea what it is made out of.

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Southworth Planetarium
96 Falmouth Street
Portland, Maine 04103 United States
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Southworth Planetarium
(207) 780-4249
August 26, 2025 through August 27, 2025

1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Each show is followed by a tour of the night sky, using our star projector. Tickets are $8 for adults and $7.50 for kids and seniors. Purchase at https://university-of-southern-maine.ticketleap.com/ or at the door.

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