Find science information on all the space topics that Science Alive covers. This includes education classes, resources we hire, exhibit examples, interesting space facts, fun activities, experiments, useful links and general space information.
Space education classes: See our education section for more
Starlab 1 - Years 1–2
Experience the wonder of the night sky in the unique setting of the Starlab Planetarium. Key Concepts: day and night, constellations and the Moon.
Starlab 2 - Years 3–4
Experience the wonder of the night sky in the unique setting of the Starlab Planetarium. Key Concepts: day and night, the Earth's rotation, constellations, the Moon, and visible planets in the night sky.
Starlab 3 - Years 5-8
Experience the wonder of the night sky in the unique setting of the Starlab Planetarium. Key Concepts: day and night, the Earth's rotation, constellations, the Moon, the Milky Way galaxy, and visible planets in the night sky.
Starlab 4
Experience the wonder of the night sky in a unique setting of Starlab Planetarium.
Destination Space - Years 4-8
Come on a journey with us - Destination Space. Learn about the Sun, Moon, stars and planets in this fun, interactive class. Key Concepts: Moon phases, star and planet characteristics, our unique Earth, space technology.
Space Odyssey - Years 1-3
Journey beyond Planet Earth and explore our place in space. Key Concepts: night and day, the Moon, the Sun and our solar system.
Out of this world - Early Childhood
Become a space explorer and discover the planets in our solar system, or how the moon gets its craters. Always a favourite, this space programme has lots of fun games and activities.
Space exhibit examples: See our exhibitions page for more
Jupiter Boots - Try and negotiate the obstacle course with heavy boots on. Simulates what it might be like walking on Jupiter.
Turbulent Planet - When the sphere is spun the pearlescent fluid, inside the sphere, forms coriolis currents.
Satellite Relay - Bounce a radio wave off a satellite and hear the radio station.
Space resources: See our resources section for more
Man on the Moon, 'Rover' on the Moon, 'Skylab' Space Station, Space Shuttle.
Space kits and equipment:See our resources section for more
Telescopes.
Interactive Earth, Sun and Moon game:
Learn about space and how the orbits of the Earth, Sun and Moon relate to eachother in this fun interactive game.
NASA - Comprehensive space information from the USA's National Aeronautics and Space Administration for kids, students, educators, researchers and more. It offers heaps of valuable resources to help you on your way.
New Scientist Space Special Reports - Helps you become an instant expert thanks to the briefing notes, web-links, book recommendations and fascinating stories.
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