These resources explore advanced ideas in astronomy, astrophysics and astrobiology through observation, inquiry and critical thinking. Students investigate topics ranging from stellar evolution and cosmology to cultural astronomy, navigation and humanity’s place in the Universe.
This interactive experience allows students to move through the cluster and explore the three-dimensional structure of Matariki from different perspectives, helping develop a deeper understanding of astronomical scale, distance and
Discover how cultures around the world interpreted the Pleiades star cluster through mythology, astronomy, observation and changing perspectives.
The night sky is full of stars, and our own Sun is the nearest star to us. Stars seem to last forever, the patterns they make in the sky don’t
The distances in space are enormous, and the time that it takes to travel, even within our Solar System, between celestial objects is huge. Science fiction gives us warp drives
The Solar System formed from a cloud of gas and dust that collapsed into a rotating disk. Explore how particles collide and form planets using an interactive simulation.
Stars like our Sun produce energy through nuclear fusion, where hydrogen nuclei fuse to form helium. This process occurs in a sequence called the proton-proton chain, releasing energy that powers
Our Stellar Neighbourhood: Stars Within 50 Light Years
Our Sun is surrounded by many nearby stars within a 50 light-year radius, most of which are small, cool red dwarfs.
The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram shows how stars are related by temperature and brightness, revealing patterns in their lifecycles. Explore real stars within 250 light years and see how their properties compare.
Accretion disks are common in space; they can form around planets, stars, and black holes. These disks play a crucial role in the formation of planets around young stars. The
If you’ve looked up at stars, you may have noticed their colour varies. Some stars appear to be slightly orange, others blue, and some appear to be white. The colour
This activity is part of our live SpacewardBound sessions delivered directly in schools. We run it as a full interactive experience using our mobile planetarium and hands-on activities.
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