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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-25 | - |
| 2026-10-06 | - |
| 2027-09-25 | - |
| 2027-10-06 | - |
Program Overview
Introduction to T‰htitiedett‰ P‰iv‰koteihin
The Varsinais-Suomen LUMA-keskus is organizing an event focused on developing astronomy education for early childhood education. The event will take place at the University of Turku on September 25, 2025, from 2 pm to 5 pm.
Program for September 25
- 2:00-3:00 pm: General introduction to "Space and Astronomy: What Everyone Should Know"
- 3:00-4:00 pm: Workshop I - Solar System and Scales
- 4:00-5:00 pm: Workshop II - Starry Sky and Space
Program for October 6
The event also includes a visit to Avaruuspuisto V‰is‰l‰ on October 6, 2025, from 2 pm to 4 pm.
- 2:00-3:00 pm: Tour of the area and activities for kindergartens
- 3:00-4:00 pm: Planetarium presentation
About Lounais-Suomen LUMA-keskus
Lounais-Suomen LUMA-keskus is part of the University of Turku's Biodiversity Unit, which also includes the Natural History Museum, Aerobiology Laboratory, Botanical Garden, Kevo Subarctic Research Institute, and Archipelago Research Institute.
Related Facilities
Other facilities within the Biodiversity Unit include:
- Luonnontieteellinen museo (Natural History Museum)
- Kasvitieteellinen Puutarha (Botanical Garden)
- Lapin tutkimuslaitos Kevo (Kevo Subarctic Research Institute)
- Saaristomeren tutkimuslaitos (Archipelago Research Institute)
- Aerobiologian laboratorio (Aerobiology Laboratory)
Additional Information
For more details about the event and the LUMA-keskus, please note that the registration for the September 25 event has ended, but it is still possible to register for the October 6 event at Avaruuspuisto V‰is‰l‰ until the end of the month. Materials from previous astronomy workshops can be found on the education materials page.