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== Education at Stardome ==
Stardome Observatory and Planetarium is committed to ensuring that celestial stories, astronomy, mātauranga Māori and cosmological science are shared with integrity and honour, allowing visitors to explore the interconnections between people, Earth, and the cosmos.

Stardome is a recognised ELC (Enriching Local Curriculum) provider, and its education programme is driven by learning objectives that align with Te Whāriki, the New Zealand curriculum, and Te Marautanga.

Stardome is a member of Auckland's GLAM sector, and Te Kāhui Toi Ihiihi – an initiative designed to support Māori Medium ākonga to participate in ELC education within Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

In addition to the ELC programme, sessions are also provided for kindergarten and pre-schoolers, university students, defence staff (primarily celestial navigation), geo-survey students, senior groups, corporate and other specialised groups. Bookings usually comprise a planetarium feature show, a night-sky planetarium presentation, time exploring the exhibits and displays, a selection from a 'classroom' session and other activities such as a water bottle rocket launch demonstration, [[Matariki]] focus, and telescope viewing.