Junior AstronOMy Club

Calling all junior astronomers and space enthusiasts!

Come join us at OM Dark Sky Park & Observatory for a tour through outer space. This event is designed for primary school age, but all ages are welcome.

March – Super Satellites 🛰️

Orbiting high above our heads, satellites are the quiet heroes of space!

At this month’s Junior AstronOMy Club we’ll discover what satellites are, how they’re designed and why they’re so important to life on Earth. From weather forecasts to space exploration, find out how these amazing machines work as they whizz around our planet. Get ready for some out of this world engineering fun!

April- Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark!

OM is hosting a special Junior AstronOMy Club in collaboration with DarkSky International Week 2026! Little adventurers who want to explore the night but are nervous about what is out there, this daytime talk is the perfect first step. Our friendly staff will help them plan how to be safe at night, what to find in the night sky and which animals to look out for after the Sun goes down. This event is a fun, interactive talk with the goal to help make children feel more confident about dealing with the dark.

Children’s telescopes will be available for them to observe the Moon if the sky is clear during the event. We will also be making a special “star light” for them to take home.

This event is designed for primary school ages but all ages are welcome. This event is during daylight and will be indoors.

This event takes place in collaboration with DarkSky International Week, running from 13-20 April. DarkSky International Week is a worldwide event that draws attention to light pollution, promotes simple solutions to mitigate the issue, and celebrates the irreplaceable beauty of a natural night.

https://darksky.org/

May- Fantastic Forests 🌲

Step into the amazing world of forests! At this month’s Junior AstronOMy Club we’ll explore the towering trees, flowing rivers, and fascinating animals that make forests such special places. Discover how forests help wildlife thrive and why they’re so important for our planet.

Get ready to uncover the secrets of nature and see just how incredible our forests really are!