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At Starlight STEM we are committed to improving public understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics by working with teachers & schools

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Joined January 2019
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Big day at Starlight STEM. Our awesome presenter, Sophie, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. It is well deserved.
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Making space for space at Spoughton Tithe Barn
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M101 taken by a staff member last night
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Happy World Bee Day! 🐝 Turns out, a beehive is nature’s ultimate STEM lab: 🌎 #WorldBeeDay #STEM #Biomimicry #Tech
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🚀 Math is the ultimate cosmic GPS! With #NationalNumeracyDay tomorrow, Astronomers use trigonometry to map stars using the giant triangle formed by Earth's orbit.🌑 🌌#MathsInSpace #STEM
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Bring the Universe to your Primary School this #BritishScienceWeek 2027 (March 5–14)! 🪐✨ Book Starlight STEM for Mobile Planetarium 🧪 STEM Workshops ⚠️ Slots sell out incredibly fast. Secure your school's spot today! 👉 starlightstem.co.uk #PrimaryScience #UKEdChat
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Einstein called her a "creative mathematical genius" for a reason. 🧬 Emmy Noether didn't just solve equations; she discovered the fundamental symmetries of our universe. Tomorrow, we honour the woman who rebuilt the foundations of physics and algebra. 📐✨ #WomenInMaths #STEM
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A visualization of planetary systems discovered by the Kepler telescope in our Milky Way galaxy.
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Due to a cancellation, we have a few days left in science fortnight for a planetarium or workshop visit. So if you are in Essex, Kent or East London and still haven't sorted out science week, get in contact. starlightstem.co.uk #PrimaryScience, #STEM,#UKEducation
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We are even doing STEM not in Science week. Shock horror! #PrimaryScience, #STEM,#UKEducation
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Bring the Universe to your school...
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We still have dates free in June and July for Planetarium visits and physics-based workshops for both Primary and Secondary. visit starlightstem.co.uk or email us at info@starlightstem.co.uk to find out more. #ChatPhysics #STEMeducation
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This is what Elaine Arbuckle of Mearns Primary said about our online planetarium shows. "Thank you so much for your session on Tuesday. Both the kids and staff raved about it. "
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I'm relearning and updating my astrobiology from 19 years ago. Biology is hard! I have a new respect for squidgy stuff people! @DrJoScience
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Space is a great way to engage young minds in science. Pay us a visit at the #ASEConf2023 #ASEChat . We are just over the bridge. We are here to answer all your space education questions.
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We are at the ASE conference with the planetarium. Pop over the bridge to visit us, get a free poster and answers to all your space questions. #ASEConf2023
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#ASEConf2023 I am looking forward to seeing everyone this week. Don't forget to pop over and visit the planetarium and get answers to all those spacey questions you have!
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For the next few evenings seven of the Solar System#s planets will be visible stretching across the sky. In order left to right: Mars, Uranus, Jupiter, Neptune, Venus, and Mercury. Binoculars/Telescope/Camera needed to see Uranus and Neptune. Look south east to southwest.
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