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Sharing wonder, curiosity, and excitement for the Universe through personalized traveling planetarium programs.

Serving Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire Counties in Western Massachusetts and surrounding rural communities Using Stars Above’s portable planetarium, we bring the universe to you; it’s a field trip without leaving school! We cater our programs to the specific topics that students are studying with their teachers. We can offer as many as 6 planetarium programs in one day, accommodating 20 to 35 students at a time. Schools are not the only places that we bring you the stars! The Stars Above planetarium is available for customized events for
birthday parties,
scout troops,
homeschool classes, and
community celebrations.

08/26/2026

We love bringing the stars to community events!

The 78th Shelburne Grange Fair features a new planetarium on Saturday, Aug. 29. Entry is free.

04/27/2026

Many thanks to the Northampton Education Foundation for supporting this immersive cross-school experience for students at NHS and JFK!

NORTHAMPTON — Days after Artemis II splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after traveling to the far side of the moon, sixth graders at John F. Kennedy Middle School journeyed from a Northampton forest to Saturn’s rings, watched a star die, and traveled beyond the Milky Way to distant galaxies — ...

02/03/2026

Finding joy in this work!

12/08/2025

Folks in the Northampton area:

The clouds did not cooperate for a lot of stargazing this past fall (unless you wake up at 4:00 a.m.). I'm adjusting our winter "Observing the Night Sky" class by offering fewer sessions in hopes that we'll have better luck with clear skies.

The winter stars are amazing! I won't drag you out in the *super* cold - bundle up, get some toe warmers, and come explore the winter stars (and Jupiter) with me!

https://www.northamptonma.gov/2345/Observing-the-Night-Sky

09/25/2025

From today's Hampshire Gazette:

Family-friendly astronomy celebration

Fans of astronomy can celebrate International Astronomy Day at the Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity in Florence on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The event will feature digital planetarium shows, space-themed arts and crafts, space-themed books, stomp rockets, an educational “Space Trailer,” and a large-scale model of the International Space Station built by radio host Jack Frisch.

Frisch told the Gazette in an email that the model involved more than 500 hours of build time to date and was autographed by astronaut Cady Coleman, who lived on the International Space Station for six months.

Food will be available for purchase.

The event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public.

08/12/2025

Live in the Northampton area? Join Stars Above founder, Llama Maynard, for our annual fall community astronomy program. Sign up quickly - the press release went out yesterday, and one of our sessions is already nearly full!

07/28/2025

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03/25/2025

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Haydenville, MA

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http://starsabove.us/

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