Versant Power Astronomy Center & Jordan Planetarium
University of Maine, 167 Rangeley Rd, Orono, ME 04469
Bortle class 3Rural sky
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Bortle class 3 of 9, where 1 is the darkest sky.DarkSky-certified area
Versant Power Astronomy Center & Jordan Planetarium is a dark sky stay near Bar Harbor, set up for nights under some of the country's darkest skies. It's in a recognized dark-sky area. Skies here sit around Bortle class 3. Spend the evening watching the Milky Way rise, then settle into a comfortable base for the next day's exploring. Telescope access, exact accommodations, and rates are confirmed directly with the host — check availability before you plan your trip around a new moon.