Press Room
Rural Areas Have Darker Skies But Fewer Resources for Students Interested in Astronomy — Telescopes in Schools Can Help | Dr. Emma Marcucci in The Conversation, January 2026
This Stellar Smithsonian Program Will Bring the Wonders of the Universe to the Classroom | Smithsonian Magazine, March 2025
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Launches Nationwide Astronomy Program for Rural Schools | Smithsonian News Release, April 2025
STARS has launched in spring 2026 in Arizona. Stay tuned for forthcoming press releases and news articles as the program grows.
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Neel Gudka
Communications Specialist, Smithsonian STARS
neel.gudka@cfa.harvard.edu | gudkan@si.edu