Hello MAPS members! It’s time for a MAPS Chat virtual get-together! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:30 pm for an informal gathering to reconnect and enjoy conversation. The Zoom link will be provided soon! We can't wait to see everyone online!
Constellation Spring 2025 The BIG Story President's Message Stories from MAPS 2025 East Coast Planetarium Conference The Centennial of the Planetarium MAPS Committee News and Updates Fun & Games Read the Newsletter
Constellation Winter 2024 The BIG Story President's Message Stories from MAPS Meet the Candidates MAPS Regional and State Meetings MAPS Committee News and Updates Fun & Games Read the Newsletter
Constellation Fall 2024 The BIG Story President's Message Stories from MAPS MAPS Committee News and Updates Your Vote Matters! Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in the Planetarium Fun & Games Read the Newsletter
Please join us on Thursday, September 19, at 7:30 PM for an all-MAPS Zoom meeting! All members are invited to a gathering with updates, user group meetings, and great conversation! The Zoom link for the meeting is below. We hope to see you there! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83812755057?pwd=w3v1HpAqcQbPbMsyOpRZb9SLKb33Z1.1 Meeting ID: 838 1275 5057 [...]
Constellation Summer 2024 The BIG Story President's Message MAPS Conference Photos MAPS Business Meeting Minutes Stories from MAPS MAPS Conference Papers and News Fun & Games Read the Newsletter
On behalf of the Middle Atlantic Planetarium Society's Executive Committee and Program Committee, we want to thank everyone who participated in our 2024 Conference in Mystic, CT. A combined total of 70 delegates and sponsors gathered in Connecticut for four days of celebrating, sharing, and networking. Photos, papers, and minutes from [...]
The election for the three MAPS Board of Directors positions took place in January with the following results: Stephen Dubois was elected to a Board of Directors position. Paul Krupinski was re-elected to a Board of Directors position. Patty Seaton was re-elected to a Board of Directors position. Congratulations to Stephen, Paul, [...]
Constellation Spring 2024 The BIG Story President's Message Stories from MAPS 2024 MAPS Conference Info MAPS Committee Updates Astronomy Day in May 2024 - Participate! *NEW* Fun & Games Read the Newsletter
2024 MAPS Conference Schedule This page will be updated with more information as the conference approaches. For now, here is the tentative plan of what each day of the 2024 MAPS Conference will see: Thursday, June 20 (late afternoon and evening) Vendor Hall setup Conference Registration Meals: Welcome Reception Friday, June [...]
Treworgy Planetarium Theater - Technical Specifications: 30-foot (9.1-meter) diameter dome 64 seats arranged in a concentric formation around the room Spitz A3P star projector in the center of the room Circular fence around the A3P is 8 feet (2.4 meters) in diameter this would allow for the temporary installation of equipment [...]
Welcome, 2024 MAPS Conference Sponsors! We are so grateful for your support - your generous sponsorship of our annual gathering truly makes our conference possible. This page contains everything you need to NAVIGATE to the 2024 MAPS Conference along the Mystic River! Grab your compass and your map, your spyglass and [...]
This page contains everything you need to NAVIGATE to the 2024 MAPS Conference along the Mystic River! Grab your compass and your map, your spyglass and your sextant. Once you have gathered all four tools below, you'll have everything you need to meet up in Connecticut! Take a bearing in [...]
For the 2024 MAPS Conference, we are excited to be partnering with Hilton at their NEW Spark by Hilton location right here in Mystic. This new "premium economy" lodging option opened in 2023, and has quickly become a consistent partner for our Museum. Since Mystic is a popular tourist destination in [...]
Two airports provide travel to the Mystic, CT area: T.F. Green Airport (PVD) is about 45 minutes away from Mystic by car. Bradley International Airport (BDL) is about 60 minutes from Mystic by car. Mystic is also conveniently located along the Amtrak train lines. There is an Amtrak station right [...]
The Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation’s premier maritime history museum. Built on the former site of two 19th century shipyards, the Museum opened in December of 1929. Amidst our nation’s tumble into the Great Depression, the Seaport’s founders were committed to creating a dynamic educational institution to preserve America’s maritime [...]
Constellation Winter 2023 The BIG Story President's Message Eclipse Stories MAPS Elections Info Stories from the MAPS Region MAPS Committee Updates *NEW* Fun & Games Read the Newsletter
Constellation Fall 2023 The BIG Story President's Message The Centennial of the Planetarium Stories from the MAPS Region Your Vote Matters MAPS @ LIPS 2023 MAPS Committee Updates Read the Newsletter
Constellation Summer 2023 The BIG Story President's Message "Stars for All" Conference Memories MAPS Business Meeting Minutes "Stars for All" Presentations Stories from the MAPS Region MAPS Committee Updates Read the Newsletter
