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Community Astronomy Talk “Sea Meets the Stars” with Dr. J. Xavier Prochaska
Join us for a free, ʻohana-friendly public astronomy talk with Professor J. Xavier Prochaska, Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), and an Astronomer with UC Observatories (UCO), and Affiliate of the Ocean Sciences Department at UCSC on Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 pm at Kahilu Theater in Waimea.…
Kamaʻāina Observatory Experience
The Kamaʻāina Observatory Experience (KOE) is a free all-inclusive tour program to the telescopes at the summit of Maunakea on Hawaiʻi Island. On the first Saturday of each month (excluding December and January due to winter weather), kamaʻāina are invited to experience Hawaiʻi Astronomy and our world-class facilities as well as share in the cultural…
Astroday East – Hilo
AstroDay Hilo is a free, annual, family-friendly community science event held at Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo, celebrating international Astronomy Day. This event features hands-on exhibits from all Maunakea observatories, UH Hilo, and local partners, with science, tech, and entertainment focused on astronomy.
A Shared Sky: Kaulana Mahina and the Lunar Eclipse in Hawaiʻi – Community Event
Join us for a free ‘ohana event A Shared Sky: Kaulana Mahina and the Lunar Eclipse in Hawaiʻi on Tuesday, February 24 at 6:30 pm in the Jerry Nelson Conference Room at our Waimea headquarters. 6:00 pm: Doors Open 6:30 pm: Talk and Q&A 8:00 pm: Pau Register here This event is in anticipation of…
Public Astronomy Talk with 5-time Astronaut & Astronomer John Grunsfeld
Join us for a free, ʻohana-friendly public astronomy talk with 5-time astronaut and astronomer Dr. John Grunsfeld on Thursday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Kahilu Theatre in Waimea. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first come. The Public Astronomy Talks at Keck Observatory are…
AstroDay West – Kona
Save the date for AstroDay West 2025 on November 8 at Kona Commons Shopping Center! Join the W. M. Keck Observatory and fellow Maunakea Observatories, for this FREE ʻohana-friendly science celebration features out-of-this-world activities for all ages. Stay tuned for more information.
NASA@My Library AstroBash at Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library
Join us for the annual NASA@My Library AstroBash event, a family-friendly celebration of space science in our community, Saturday, August 2 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Thelma Parker Memorial Public Library in Waimea.
AstroDay Hilo
AstroDay 2025, the 23rd annual science celebration hosted by Maunakea Observatories, returns to Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo. This free community event features hands-on activities, science demonstrations, robotics, giveaways, and educational fun for all ages. Throughout the day, attendees can visit hands-on activity stations to collect AstroDay coins and enter to win prizes, including…