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Under The Stars: Education

Schools & groups

Kia ora Principals and Teachers.

Under The Stars, a specialist science resource business, has developed two exciting new school programmes designed to inspire curiosity and wonder. Perfect for engaging STEAM days, unforgettable overnight camps, and dynamic LEOTC sessions, these programmes bring astronomy to life for students across the Wairarapa and Wellington region.

Educating a group

SCHOOL SPACE WORKSHOPS: The Solar System and Beyond- 1 hour interactive workshop

An engaging, hands-on workshop exploring our Solar System — the Sun, planets, and moons. Students investigate sizes and distances, seasons, and Moon phases through interactive activities and discussion.

Weather permitting, students will safely observe the Sun using solar glasses and help create a scale model of the Solar System.

Workshops can be tailored to suit any age group and interests, and may include topics such as stellar evolution, black holes, galaxies, exoplanets, and the search for life beyond Earth — whatever your students are curious about!

From $175 + GST per hour


SCHOOL EVENING SESSIONS: Night Sky stargazing – Minimum 90 minutes

Perfect for overnight camps or learning experiences outside the classroom. We bring everything needed for an engaging night of stargazing — telescopes, binoculars, star maps, torches, and more.

Students will explore the science and stories behind stars, constellations, and galaxies, learning about distances, star colours, stellar evolution, and exoplanets. They’ll also discover how to navigate using the night sky, recognise seasonal markers, and understand the Maramataka.

Observe nearby celestial objects including planets, the Moon, stars, nebulae, and globular clusters.

$195 +GST per hour


We bring everything needed, all you need to do is tell us when and where!

Contact: [email protected] or head to our Contact us page


What clients say about us

Everyone loved it and we were captivated by your knowledge and passion. It has certainly brought a greater awareness of our environment. I’ll be definitely recommending you to others.

We had an amazing time with Under The Stars. A super birthday experience with participants aged from 7-70+ who all loved it (even the teenager!) Thanks, it was wonderful.

Amazing guided tour of the southern night sky experience

Chris set up while we waited inside, we then got to lie back on comfy reclining bean bags with hot water bottles and blankets while Chris took us on a guided tour of the southern night sky, from Alpha Centauri to Canopus, through the southern Cross to Scorpio and the Maui fish hook and off to Galaxies far away. From old red giants to new nebula. Using naked eyes, binoculars and an amazing telescope.

The students and teachers had an amazing time and have been buzzing about it ever since! Thanks for making it happen!

Fabulous tour of the Milky Way

This is such a great experience - sitting comfortably at our holiday accommodation, being lead on a tour of the night sky. Chris is very knowledgeable but keeps it relatable. Learning, awe and fun, all wrapped into one!