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‘No shadow day’: Big Island gets one more chance to experience Lāhainā Noon this year
The astronomical event known as Lāhainā Noon happens when the sun passes directly overhead of locations in the tropics, which includes Hawai‘i, and causes upright and smooth-sided objects to be “shadowless.”
Jupiter and Venus coming together tonight for a cosmic kiss
The planetary public display of affection between Venus and Jupiter — the third and fourth brightest objects in the sky, respectively, after the sun and full moon — is thanks to a unique conjunction of the twosome that will happen early this evening, just after sunset and close to the horizon.
Enjoy Down-to-Earth Dining at Sky Garden Restaurant
The Sky Garden Restaurant adjoins the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i, which is a planetarium and exhibition center; part of the University of Hawai‘i.
$200,000 Gift to ‘Imiloa Honors Patricia Ann Weber Lee
The native garden in front of the restaurant at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center was recently named in memory of Patricia Ann Weber Lee through a $200,000 gift made by her husband.
Hundreds Attend Annual Wayfinding Festival
“‘Imiloa’s Wayfinding Festival is our way of honoring our deep sea voyaging ancestors who sailed across the open ocean using the light of the stars to guide them to new lands,” said ‘Imiloa’s Executive Director Ka‘iu Kimura.
Maunakea Skies Talk: Using Basalt to Learn How to Build on Other Planets
‘Imiloa’s Maunakea Skies talk this month will feature Rodrigo Romo, program manager at PISCES, on Friday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m.
Maunakea Skies: ‘Cracking the Code of Existence’
‘Imiloa presents Dr. Doug Simons, executive director of Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope.
Maunakea Skies: Future of UH Hilo Astronomy Program
Dr. Marianne Takamiya will present an update on developments in UH Hilo’s astronomy program at ‘Imiloa’s Maunakea Skies talk on Aug. 19 at 7 p.m.
‘Imiloa Maunakea Skies May Talk on 3D Printing
Luke McKay of IfA will show time-lapse videos and present a live demonstration of 3D printing.
‘Imiloa to Host Live Planetarium Stargazing
The stargazing program is being conducted through a partnership with the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Visitors Information Stations and will take place on Friday, Feb. 26.
Maunakea Skies Talk Explores Active Galactic Nuclei
Dr. Andreea Petric will provide attendees with an introduction to the theory and observations that have built the current understanding of AGN.
‘Mauna Kea Skies’ with Dr. Bower
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s next Mauna Kea Skies program will feature Dr. Geoffrey Bower.
Next ‘Mauna Kea Skies’ to Explore NASA’s IRTF
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s next ‘Mauna Kea Skies’ talk will take place on Aug. 21.
Dr. Goto to Present ‘Stars in the Land of the Rising Sun’
Dr. Akira Gota, a Professor of Anthropology at Nanzan University in Japan, will present a talk at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center that takes a look at Japanese star lore.
Aloha Art Festival at ‘Imiloa
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center will host the Aloha Art Festival on Sunday, Aug. 2. A variety of art experiences will take place during the day-long event.
‘Imiloa to Feature ‘EPIC ORIGAMI,’ ‘Between the Fields’
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center will feature a three-month exhibit titled “EPIC ORIGAMI” and a special “Between the Fields” presentation in the planetarium celebrating origami.
Antarctica Astronomy Highlight of Next ‘Mauna Kea Skies’
Dr. Walter Gear will be the featured guest at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s next Mauna Kea Skies program.
High Tea & Chat at ‘Imiloa
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center will host a High Tea & Chat on May 10 at 11:30 a.m.
Wayfinding: Reflection on First 20 Years of Hokule’a
The ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center will present its next wayfinding program on April 24. The presentation will feature master navigator Gordon Pi’ianai’a.
‘Imiloa Adds New Scheduled Planetarium Show
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center has added a new planetarium show, SUNSTRUCK, to its regular schedule.
