Jupiter's Moons. Developing astronomy in Greater Manchester.
Developing Astronomy in Greater Manchester
Jupiter's Moons is a charity founded by Luke Pearson to help develop astronomy communities around Greater Manchester and Bolton. With the cost of living and social issues on the rise, we aim to work with local schools and libraries by donating telescopes and equipment, creating autonomous "bubbles" of local networks. Saving beginner astronomers money, getting kids involved, and combating social isolation and the cost of living. Please consider making a donation. At this early stage we need your support to grow!
Building observatories in Greater Manchester
Our name is no coincidence. Jupiter has 114 moons, with some of the most recognisable in the Solar System being the four Galilean moons Io, Europa, Callisto and Ganymede. We intend to mirror this with our own local branches. Our goal is to build an observatory for each local branch, named after a Moon of Jupiter. These will work together forming one larger community under Jupiter's Moons charity. Completely free for public and educational use. This will be an incredible citizen science achievement, but we can't get there without your help.
How we are developing AstronomyÂ
Laying the foundations
Astronomy is expensive, and can be very confusing. We give you the tools, help and advice you need to start your own journey, all in one place.Â
Developing groups
We develop existing astronomy groups around Bolton. We support enthusiasts who want to make their own impact. We offer funding to cover the costs of organising and promoting your own group, and help you build a local community. Â
Supporting Schools and Libraries
We donate astronomy equipment to local primary and secondary schools for families to borrow. Getting young people started in astronomy with quality equipment and support. We also work with libraries, anyone with a library card can check out one of our telescopes, like a book, for two weeks at a time. Helping to fight the cost of livings impact in astronomy
Cubs, Beavers and Scouts
If you are a leader of Cubs, Beavers or Scouts in the Bolton area, we may be able to help you work towards getting that Astronomy badge. We can donate observing equipment and give you help and advice to pass onto your students.Â
Highlighted Astronomy photo, taken in Horwich.
Community Feedback
If we have helped you, we would love to hear from you. Please write us a comment for our page, and share your photos!
Branches
Partner schools
We are going to help the following schools in the next year.
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- Horwich Parish primary schoolÂ
  https://www.horwichparish.net/
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-Saint Catherine's primary school
  https://www.st-catherines.bolton.sch.uk/Â
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- Beacons primary school
  https://www.beacon.bolton.sch.uk/
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 -Cleveland's primary school
  https://www.clevelandsprepschool.co.uk/
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