AstroDay

Saturday, November 2nd
10 am to 3 pm
Location: in front of the stores

Join us for AstroDay on November 2nd from 10 am to 3 pm, for an exciting day of astronomy, robotics, and natural sciences. Meet scientists and educators, explore Hawai`i's new and amazing contributions to astronomy, and enjoy engaging science demonstrations and activities by the Maunakea Observatories and other organizations.

Free giveaways while supplies last and the UH Institute for Astronomy will have a solar telescope on site to safely view the surface of the sun. Special grand prizes will include two beginner-level telescopes and two NASA-themed skateboards. No purchase is necessary, but you do need to be present to win. Prize drawing times are 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.

Location

AstroDay festivities will take place throughout Kona Commons, right in front of the stores.

Participating in this year’s event are:

  • Maunakea Observatories: UH Institute for Astronomy, Subaru Telescope, WM Keck Observatory, TMT International, JCMT/East Asian Observatory, Gemini Observatory, Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope, Submillimeter Array.

  • Observatories on Maui: Las Cumbres Observatory, UH IfA Maui

  • Other Institutions: Project PANOPTES, Maunakea Visitor Information Station, UH Hilo Astrophysics Club, NASA Solar System Ambassadors, Onizuka Space Science Program, National Weather Service (NOAA), International Lunar Observatory Assoc., Thelma Parker Memorial and School Library, Hawaii Keiki Museum, PISCES.

 

AstroDay 2018 at Kona Commons

Katie Kaanapu