Past Events › Friday, October 1st

Learn about different types of telescopes and the advantages of each design.  Acadia Astronomy Volunteers will be available to introduce you to the scopes. Weather dependent.  Check our Facebook page for information on cancellations due to weather.

Howling at the Moon: Our Moon in Science, Culture, and Myth Earth’s moon has exerted a major influence for the past 4 billion years—from oceans to the origins of life, from climate to calendars, from love to lunacy.

Come and create your own Starry Night. Step-by-step instructions will guide you through the process as you create your own version of van Gogh's masterpiece. All supplies and canvases provided. All ages welcome. Sign up on ArtWaves website. ArtWaves Members: use code AW10 at checkout for your member discount.

In addition to sharing photos from the vast library of Apollo images that chronicle NASA's greatest saga, we'll role-play Earth and Moon motions to get a better understanding of orbits, phases, tides, eclipses, the gravitational dance with our Solar System neighbors, and more. Alert for Friday night's talk and Star Party as part of the Acadia Night Sky Festival: Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. Parking is limited so please carpool as much as possible. Please DO NOT PARK ALONG…

There is growing recognition of the importance of high-quality, adequate sleep for health. The timing of sleep is controlled by the circadian system which receives as its major input information about light. Light is an alerting signal and the ability to overcome the natural light/dark cycle contributes to inadequate sleep. This talk will review the basic biology of the sleep/circadian system, discuss the functions of sleep. The different types of sleep loss will be discussed as will their consequences. Common…

Are the Big Dipper and Orion’s Belt all you know in the night sky? How about all those other stars up there? Come learn how to find your way around the stars, to identify more than 20 constellations, asterisms and bright “anchor” stars. Share how-to's on using a star-wheel or smartphone apps to navigate and appreciate the heavens from your own backyard. No telescope needed! Presented by Acadia Master Astronomer Bob Reichman   In-person attendance will be limited to allow…

Come watch Jupiter over many nights just as Galileo did in the early 1600’s. Following our virtual observation exercise of the Galilean moons, will you reach the same world-rocking conclusions that the great astronomer did? Jupiter and Saturn with his icy rings are out there tonight and every clear night for the coming months. Get thee to a telescope to see the two gas giants for yourself! We'll review "where" and "how." Presented by Acadia Master Astronomer Bob Reichman  …

Kids Stained Glass Mosaic - Morning Star or Moon Mirror Using our tempting piles of glass, a mirror on a wood panel and our step-by-step instructions you get to cut, fit and grout stained glass. So many ways to design your piece! Bring a snack and perhaps something you want to include in your mosaic, a special small stone or shell. All materials included. Ages 9 up $30 ArtWaves members receive a $10 discount Register at artwavesmdi.org/Class-Calendars

Experience an unforgettable evening paddle in Castine Harbor's Bioluminescent Bay under a blanket of stars and in the midst of bioluminescent organisms of the water that swirl and light up with every stroke of your paddle! Fascinating! Castine's Harbor is Maine's own Bioluminescent Bay with a unique ecosystem that creates the perfect environment for these glow in the dark phytoplankton to survive and multiply. In our unique "Floating Planetarium" we'll explore the constellations of the stars of the night sky…

Bring your family and spread a blanket under the stars for a viewing of a family-friendly film. Weather Dependent. Check our Facebook page for information on cancellations due to weather. The movie will start at dusk. Presented by the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce

Create gorgeous one of a kind prints with our brilliant inks! Gelatin printing is an easy medium to learn, we give step-by-step instructions to roll out and pull your print. Make a fabric banner, cards and a matted piece for framing. ArtWaves supplies it all in our studio. This is a great family workshop, brown bag dinner welcome. $35 each, ArtWaves members receive a $10 discount. Register at artwavesmdi.org/Class-Calendars