Thanks to your support, one lucky school from the Carterton District gets a Cosmic Star Safari!
What to feed to your basil plants (aka fertilisers) and what has that got to do with stars.
When you submit a report or a poster you get in the draw to win a planetarium visit to...
Give your basil plenty of warmth and light. It grows well in a warm environment, with the optimum...
The first five days of the space basil went great, the plants are healthy and grow well.
How to set up your own growth chamber for your seeds, at your school on Earth.
The plant chamber for basil and starting the experiment. A brief overview of how basil is grown on the...
Competition Terms and Conditions of entry These terms and conditions relate to the Cosmic Star Safari Competition (the Competition)....
Can we really grow potatoes on Mars like astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) does in "The Martian"?
The first international astrobiology conference in New Zealand, AAM2018 was an extraordinary opportunity for engagement. In addition to the...
Where: Stardome Observatory, Auckland When: 8PM, Monday, 14th of November 2016 On November the 14th, Professor Kathy Campbell will give a...
Astrobiology: Understanding Life in the Universe is an introductory text which explores the structure of living things, the formation...
Learn about astrobiology by watching the recordings from the XIII-th International School of Astrobiology "Josep Comas i Solà", which...
The XIII International School of Astrobiology "Josep Comas i Solà" will begin Monday, 29 June 2015 at Palacio de...
We argue that, even though New Zealand is a small nation, our scientists cannot aim too high nor stretch...
In January 2015, the New Zealand Astrobiology Initiative (NZAI) organised an engaging, 6-day expedition for Kiwi educators and researchers,...
New Zealand Astrobiology Initiative would like to thank the following organisations for their generous support, without which this project...
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- The Rocky Road to Mars 31 August 2025Mars's mantle contains ancient fragments up to 4km wide from its formation—preserved like geological fossils from the planet's violent early history. The post The Rocky Road to Mars appeared first on Milky-Way.Kiwi.@milkywaykiwi
- Cosmic Rays and Muons 29 August 2025Cosmic rays are hitting the atmosphere constantly. One of the products of the collisions is muons, and we can detect muons on the surface of the Earth to learn about the cosmic rays. The post Cosmic Rays and Muons appeared first on Milky-Way.Kiwi.@space_samuel
- NGC6025 – A Cool Star Cluster To View 22 August 2025NGC6025 is an beautiful open cluster close to Beta Trianguli Australis in Triangulum Australe. Visible with binoculars and great in a telescope, well worth a look. The post NGC6025 – A Cool Star Cluster To View appeared first on Milky-Way.Kiwi.@space_samuel