Newcastle Museum blasting kids into outer space during school holidays

Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen and Director Museum Archive Libraries and Learning Julie Baird checking out the Australia in Space exhibition at Newcastle Museum. Picture by Simone De Peak

Newcastle Museum is preparing to transport budding astronomers to the farthest reaches of the universe this month as part of its summer of space exploration.

Using a 4K projection system and surround sound technology, Starr's Planetarium will take participants on an immersive, 360-degree journey through the solar system, with a presentation designed to unlock the secrets of Indigenous Australian astronomy.