Astronomy for kids
Guides to getting children and young people interested in astronomy, and suitable equipment.
Best telescopes for kids
Buying a telescope for children can be a tricky task. We've tested some of the best telescopes for kids and young people getting started in astronomy.
Halloween Astronomy | How to plan a spooky stargazing session
Witches, dragons, demons and fireballs abound in the autumnal night sky, provided you know where to look.
Crafty science project: make a model showing what causes a solar eclipse or lunar eclipse
Follow our DIY guide and make a simple model demonstrating how a solar and lunar eclipse works for a fun children's school science project.
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DIY Astronomy | Make a Solar System model
Make a model that shows the distances between the planets to scale.
Bresser Junior 70/400 telescope with backpack review
6 simple astronomy experiments you can do at home
Try our experiments using household items and illustrate the mechanics of the Solar System.
Gift guide | Top space toys and gifts for kids
Searching for a present for a young astro enthusiast? Our guide to the best space toys and gifts for kids may have exactly what you're looking for.
Our pick of the best astronaut costumes for Halloween 2025
A guide to the best astronaut jumpsuits for fancy dress or Halloween.
11 simple, fun space and astronomy activities for kids
Teach kids science and astronomy enjoy some arts and crafts with our space-related science projects for the home or classroom.
Make your own Moon impact craters
This fun activity for family and kids brings to life the drama of meteor impacts on the Moon and is a great science project for school or at home.
Stargazing with kids: how to inspire young astronomers
Stargazing with children is a joy if you tackle it in the right way. Here's our quick guide to making astronomy fun for kids.
Make a 3D model of our nearest stars
Get to know the distances between the Sun and its closest stellar neighbours
DIY Astronomy | Make a Milky Way model
Make a model of our galaxy: a fun how-to project for school or home.
Make a Solar System mobile for kids
Our easy DIY Solar System mobile doesn't require a printable template: just follow our step-by-step instructions to create a hanging mobile of the Sun and planets.
How to build a stomp rocket launcher
Our stomp rocket launcher is a great, simple project for kids to get involved in.
