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Tuesday -Sunday
9am-5pm
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7am - 4pm
Dinner
Thursday-Sunday
5pm - 8:30pm
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(808) 969-9753
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Contact our Development Office at (808) 969-9732 or email us for more information on ways to give. |
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Mahalo to 'Imiloa's Newest Members!
Memberships processed
Oct. 29 - Nov. 28, 2011
New
Individual Members
Alan Buchwald
Jeffrey Harman
Dr. Michael Leineweber
New Dual Members
Kenneth Becktel
Leilyn Koev
Jan Luskutoff
Sharon Marshall
John Miller
Ululani Morales
Dr. Mark Nickum
Russell Okunami
Bruce Palmer
Cynthia Rickard
Dennis Shean
James Skibby
Beverley Spencer
John Williams
Zerlina Young
New Family Members
George & Glenna Hanselman
New Patron Members
Gregory Koestering
& Troy Stenzel
Karen & Paul Konzen
Rhea Lee & Grant Nakaya
Renewed
Kupuna Members
Dorothy Naeole
Renewed
Individual Members
June Amasaki
Anne Baldwin
Mari Chang
Kathleen Oldfather
Betty Tanaka
Melinda Walker
Renewed
Dual Members
Mark Balkcom
Hiromi Beck
Serena Charmian
Jewell Cote
Rosemary Fazio
John Flater
Stephen Frank
Elizabeth Frendo
Robert Gonzalez
Renee Kama
Wilma Kawasaka
Jay Kimura
Joyce Larkin
Antoinette Mallow
David Melnikov
Ernest Moo
Dr. Glen Petitpas
Mr. Vernon Plants
Judy Spain
Peter Sparks
Robert Ware
Shorrene Whelan
Renewed
Family Members
Linnea Aguiar
& Herbert Botelho
Donald Alfiche
& Sherise Tiogangco
Anne & Dr. James Anderson
Janice & Harlan Asano
Mary Bergman-Rallis
Catherine & David Bratt
Kekoa & Pelehonuamea Harman
Lesley Harwell
Dr. Raymond Lee
& Dr. Karen Nakamoto
Mr. Richard Matsuda
Suzanne & Sylvia McKinney
Albert & Shelby Nahale'a
Stacy & Suzanne Ochi
Lisa Simpson
& Brian Fielder
Desmond & Lisen Twigg-Smith
Kathleen & Larry Walter
Renewed
Patron Members
Lisa Anderson
Pauline & Theodore Aughe
Dr. Roger & Elizabeth Baldwin
Nama & Michael Best
Kale Bob
Richard & Barbara Darling
Sandra & Dwayne Dawson
Loie Engle
Audrey & Ronald Furukawa
Mendy Rae Hansen
& Michael Murray
John & Catrinka Holland
Charlene Iboshi-Wagner & John Wagner
Cary & Valerie Ichinose
Kay Iopa & Samie Olds
Kazuko & Julienne Kaneshiro
Curtis & Kathleen Keil
Charles Langer
& Desiree Milar-Okinaka
Steven & Jenny Mizusawa
Miriam & Torae Odani
Dr. Michael Shintaku
& Dr. Emmeline De Pillis-Shintaku
Ayrine & Allan Simeon
Judith Sugiyama
& Kelli Okumura
Lillian & Harold
Tanouye, Jr.
Mrs. Merle Tomori
Theresa & Larry Triplett
Rulin Xiu
Renewed
Silver Members
Elizabeth Alfiche
& Eric Kerns
George Applegate
& Heidi Kawakami
Dr. Donald Hall
& Patricia Tummons
James & Belinda Kiley
Dr. Alan Tokunaga
Ronald & Netlie Yokoyama
Renewed Gold Members
Patricia Ferazzi
Mahalo for your support!
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'Imiloa Ikebana
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Mahalo nui loa to Ikebana practitioner / 'Imiloa Volunteer Sharon Madalia, who generously donates gorgeous flower arrangements to 'Imiloa! Please visit these beautiful displays of nature as you enter our atrium.
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Bank of Hawaii
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Rocket Ship
The Bazoongi Kids Rocket Ship is perfect for peekaboo fun! Kids can reenact The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket while playing inside. Don't forget to ask for your 10% member discount. You will also receive Member Loyalty Credit for additional savings!
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Facility Rentals
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From small family gatherings to large corporate events - 'Imiloa is the place. Our facilities include the classroom, Earl & Doris Bakken Moanahoku Hall, the Planetarium and the Exhibit Hall.
For more details, including pricing information please click here or contact Bobby Watson-Correa at (808)969-9739 or by email at events@imiloahawaii.org. |
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Corporate Members!
Click here
for information on becoming a Corporate Member
Ke Kapena Members 
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Ka Haweo Members
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Ke Ka'iao Members
Astro-Physics, Incorporated
Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope
  Ginoza Realty  Hawaii Electric Light Co., Inc. 
Mukai Investment Group, LLC
Thank you for your support!
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Aloha mai!
Welcome to 'Imiloa's monthly membership e-newsletter, Kilolani. Mahalo for your support of our programs. Please send your comments and feedback to our Membership Office at membership@imiloahawaii.org or call (808) 969-9719. |
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 Kilolani at a Glance Click the subject to go directly to the article below.
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'Imiloa@NHERC: Inspiring Explorations
'Imiloa hits the road on December 3rd! In a first-ever Community Outreach program designed to bring science and Hawaiian culture to life, 'Imiloa will bring its Inspiration Station to the North Hawai'i Education and Research Center (NHERC) on Saturday, December 3rd from 10am to 2pm. The event is free and open to the public and will feature interactive family activities, and presentations designed to inspire exploration and awareness of Hawaiian wayfaring, culture and science.
The event will feature many of 'Imiloa's signature interactive educational activities and portable exhibits including a presentation on traditional Polynesian wayfinding using a Hawaiian star compass; a video presentation "One Ocean, One Sky" on Hawaiian navigation; a solar system presentation on the Magic Planet exhibit; PicoCricket robot programming; and information on Hawaiian indigenous, endemic and canoe plants used in ancient Polynesian voyaging.
'Imiloa's signature products from the store will be available for purchase, plenty of keiki activities for the younger children to enjoy and the opportunity to learn about our educational offerings throughout the year, the membership program, and the upcoming events at 'Imiloa. Participants who visit will have a chance to receive a free 'Imiloa family membership!
'Imiloa and the North Hawai'i Education and Research Center are proud to be co-hosting this exciting inaugural event.
For more information on the day's schedule of events click here or call 'Imiloa at 969-9703 or NHERC at 775-8890.
For more information or to support 'Imiloa's outreach into the community, please contact Nico Leilani Verissimo, 'Imiloa's Development Manager, at (808) 969-9732 or nverissimo@imiloahawaii.org.
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Holiday Membership Appreciation Party
 On Friday, December 16th, 'Imiloa will host its annual holiday membership appreciation party. This is a special, free event for members-only. If you have not received your e-vite or if you have any questions about membership, contact Sally Marrack, Membership Coordinator, at membership@imiloahawaii.org or (808) 969-9719. Space is limited and RSVP is required.
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Science Rocks! After School at 'Imiloa
Designed for students in 4-6th grade, 'Imiloa's Science Rocks! After School program runs Wednesdays from 2:30-4:30pm.
December Science Rocks! Topics
December 7 Astronomy I
December 14 Astronomy II
Check out our Science Rocks! webpage or contact Craig Mitchell at (808) 969-9720 or cmitchell@imiloahawaii.org for more information. Science Rocks! After School is $20 per session, $18 for members. To support scholarships to after school programs at 'Imiloa for keiki, please contact our development office at development@imiloahawaii.org or give online.
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Maunakea Skies, December 17th at 7pm
Cosmic Coin Explorations - Sharing the Universe with Big Island Students |
2011 Maunakea Coin Photo by Tom Whitney |
Come explore the universe through the eyes of local students! In this presentation, Dr. Kumiko Usuda will discuss how the 2011 Maunakea Coin Contest engaged students to think about Maunakea from both an astronomical and cultural perspective. She initiated this project with the Mauna Kea Observatory Outreach Committee (MKOOC), KTA Super Stores, 'Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai'i, and Onizuka Space Center. The contest held in spring of 2011 was very successful and 721 students participated in the event. The design by Amy DeSa at Hilo Intermediate school, the grand prize winner, was placed on a coin, and this coin was distributed at AstroDay and other outreach events on the Big Island. In the presentation, Dr. Usuda will present the coin contest project with winners' designs. She will also announce the next coin contest for 2012. All attendees will receive the 2011 aluminum coin as a holiday gift.  Kumiko Usuda is a Japanese astronomer who served as an outreach scientist at Subaru until March of 2011. Since that time she has been a volunteer at 'Imiloa helping with educational events and planetarium projects. She has visited many local classrooms and provided hands-on workshops to share the fun of astronomy and science with preK kids, K-12 students, and their families. Working with Maunakea Observatories Outreach Committee (MKOOC), she lead several outreach projects such as "Maunakea Brand Astronomy Trading Cards" with the images taken with the telescopes on Maunakea. These cards are now sold at the Bank of Hawaii Museum Store at 'Imiloa and the Maunakea Visitor Information Station. In 2009, she lead the "Cosmic Poster Contest" for K-12 students on the Big Island of Hawai'i, sponsored by MKOOC and KTA Super Stores. December 17th's Maunakea Skies will be hosted by Shawn Laatsch, 'Imiloa's Planetarium Manager. He will will provide observational highlights of the current night sky over Hawai'i, pointing out prominent constellations and stars one can see during this time of year.
The monthly Maunakea Skies planetarium presentations are held on the third Saturday of each month. Cost is $5 for Individual, Dual, Kupuna and Family members; $3 for Patron Members, Free for Silver, Gold and Corporate Members. Non-member rate is $8. Pre-purchase tickets at the 'Imiloa front desk or by phone at 969-9703. Back to top |
Exhibit Update
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Science on a Sphere
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As we continually strive to improve our Exhibit Hall, we are happy to announce that Science on a Sphere (SOS) will soon be in its new permanent home. SOS will move from Earl and Doris Bakken Moanahoku Hall to the Exhibit Hall, where the Cosmic Kitchen previously was. These changes will be taking place in the first half of December. We are excited that SOS will now be in a place more suitable to showcase the hundreds of data sets that are available for viewing. We thank you for your patience during this transition.
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Ahu Kupunaha 'Ia Hawai'i 'Imi Loa!
What will it take to raise the next generation of innovators in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)?
Check out this video put together by the 'Aha Punana Leo Media Department, highlighting the value of investing in our keiki and raising them in Hawaiian language, culture and traditional knowledge. Hear thoughts from 'Imiloa's Executive Director Ka'iu Kimura and other emerging young innovators and leaders:
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Ahu Kupanaha 'Ia Hawai'i 'Imi Loa
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To learn more about 'Aha Punana Leo's work, or to support their inspiring programs, please click here.
To learn more about how you can make a difference in inspiring tomorrow's innovators in STEM through 'Imiloa's programs, or to make a donation, please contact our Development Office at development@imiloahawaii.org or give online.
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Congratulations to APEC Essay Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of APEC Hawai'i Host Committee's High School essay contest! Did you know that two of the five winners are from Hawai'i Island? Students were asked to compose an essay answering the question "Why is sustainability important to you, Hawai'i, and APEC?" The following five Hawaii high school students wrote the top winning essays:
- Alexander Bitter, Waiakea High School, 12th grade (Hawai'i Island);
- Ben Chao, 'Iolani School, 11th grade (Oahu);
- Matthew Matasci, St. Anthony Junior/Senior High, 12th grade (Maui);
- Shane-Justin Nu'uhiwa, Kamehameha Schools, 11th grade (Kapalama campus - Oahu); and
- Zoe Sims, Hawaii Preparatory Academy, 11th grade (Hawaii Island)
Congratulations, winners! Your words inspire us.
Read two of the winning submissions from Hawai'i Island students by clicking their names above.
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Mahalo Na Pua No'eau! 
'Imiloa would like to mahalo Na Pua No'eau for their renewal of their Educational Partner Membership.
'Imiloa's Educational Partners enjoy a variety of benefits including admission passes to the center, field trip experiences, facility rental discounts and free days for special events. To learn more, please contact Nico Leilani Verissimo, 'Imiloa's Development Manager, at 969-9732 or email development@imiloahawaii.org.
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Mahalo for the Support!
'Imiloa would like to extend a special mahalo to the following individuals and businesses for their recent and renewed support of 'Imiloa's mission to honor Maunakea by sharing Hawaiian culture and science to inspire exploration.
$8000+
KTA Super Stores for KTA Family Free Day at 'Imiloa
$5000+
Sally Lampson Kanehe to create a keiki coloring book activity for 'Imiloa's outreach programs
$2500+
Deanne Bosnak & The Stable Foundation for program enrichment support
Mr. & Mrs. Kanemura of Palo Alto, California to the Adopt A Field Trip Fund
$500+
Sharlyn Rayment in support of the Landscape & Gardens at 'Imiloa
$100+
Astronomy Librarians of Hawai'i Association (ALOHA) in recognition and honor of their retiring ALOHA colleague Ms. Liz Bryson.
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We are deeply grateful for these contributions, which provide the support needed to continue 'Imiloa's work to inspire exploration and innovation in Hawai'i's youth.
To learn more about how to get involved and make a difference today through a charitable, tax deductible donation, please contact Nico Verissimo, 'Imiloa's Development Manager, at 969-9732 or development@imiloahawaii.org.
To give today, please click here.
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November Fly-by of a Potentially Hazardous Asteroid  | |
Credit: Deep Space Network, JPL, NASA
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This 400-meter-wide space rock, named Asteroid 2005 YU55, passed by the Earth just inside the moon's orbit, on November 8th. Not since 1976 has a space rock this size come so close to the Earth. If an asteroid this size were to to strike land, it would produce a crater the size of a city, and generate an earthquake of magnitude seven. Worse still, if an asteroid this size were to strike the ocean, a deadly tsunami would result. YU55 is one of some 1,244 potentially hazardous asteroids (as of August 2011) larger than about 150 meters across. Most are hard to detect because they are so faint and move so quickly.
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Image of the Month
A Star with Spiral Arms
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Explanation: Two spiral arms emerge from the gas-rich disk around SAO 206462, a young star 400 light years away in the direction of the constellation Lupus. This image, acquired by the Subaru Telescope, is the first to show spiral arms in a circumstellar disk. The disk itself is some 14 billion miles across, or about twice the size of Pluto's orbit in our own solar system. Spiral arms are found in pinwheel galaxies where hundreds of millions of stars spiral together around a common core. Finding spiral arms around an individual star, however, is unprecedented. Once these young systems reach ages of a few million years, their disks begin to show shapes such as rings, divots, gaps, and for the first time, spiral features. Such structures could be caused by planets moving in the disks.
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Kekemapa (December) Skies 2011
Highlights from the Night Sky - December 2011
- Mercury is best viewed the last two weeks of December in the eastern sky before sunrise.
- Venus will be visible for about 2 hours after the sun sets. Look for this bright beacon in the west in the early evening.
- Mars is visible in the morning sky in the east rising around midnight and is in Leo.
- Jupiter is visible in Pisces. Look for it in the southeast at sunset; it will set shortly after 2am.
- Saturn rises around 3am in the eastern sky and is visible in Virgo.
- This month we have a Total Lunar Eclipse! This is when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow and will turn a coppery color. The eclipse takes place on Saturday, December 10th starting at 2:45am and finishes at 6:17am in morning twilight. Maximum eclipse is at 4:36am.
- The Geminid Meteor Shower peaks on the morning of the 13th. The shower is associated with the Apollo asteroid Patheon, and usually has 20-30 meteors per hour at its peak. Because Gemini rises early (about 8pm) this meteor shower can be viewed most of the evening.
- On December 21st the season of winter officially begins with the Winter Solstice. Solstice means "Sun stands still" as this is the day the Sun stops its southward progression on the horizon at its rising and setting points. This is the shortest day, and longest night of the year. It was celebrated by numerous cultures around the world by the lighting of candles and fires, and by exchanging gifts.
Kekemapa Celestial CalendarDate EventDec. 1 Olekukahi (First Quarter Moon) at 11:52pm HST Dec. 6 Ka'awela (Jupiter) 5� south of the Moon Dec. 10 Hoku (Full Moon) at 4:36am HST (Lunar Eclipse) Dec. 13 Geminid Meteor Shower Dec. 17 Kaloakukahi (Last Quarter Moon) at 3:48pm HST Hoku'ulapina'au (Mars) 8� north of the Moon Dec. 20 Makulu (Saturn) 7� north of the Moon Dec. 21 Winter Solstice at 7:30pm HST Ukaliali'i (Mercury) 3� north of the Moon Dec. 24 Muku (New Moon) at 8:06am HST Dec. 27 Hokuloa (Venus) 6� south of the Moon
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OUR VISION AND MISSION  'Imiloa is a place of life-long learning where the power of Hawai'i's cultural traditions, its legacy of exploration, and the wonders of astronomy come together to provide inspiration and hope for generations. 'Imiloa's mission is to honor Maunakea by sharing Hawaiian culture and science to inspire explorations.
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