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Thursday-Sunday
5pm - 8:30pm
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Mahalo to 'Imiloa's Newest Members!
Memberships processed
Nov. 29 - Dec. 31, 2011
New
Individual Members
Kamaka Wakita
New Dual Members
Neil Barker
Michelle Bulos
Romaine Castro
Hsin-Fang Chiang
Glenn Dinges
Herbert Fitzgerald
Yolanda Guitierrez
Benjamin Hemmert
Joseph Hensel
Richard King
Dina Ratzlaff
Ron Shannon
New Family Members
Victor Bochkarev
& Svetlana Shchedrina
Carrie & Steve Davids
Tiphany Gillett & Calif Peat
Peter Jefferson
& Lillian Campbell-Jefferson
Hazel McKinlay
& Aleeshia Hill
John & Stephanie Marrack
Dr. Julie & Brad Medford
David & Anna Partin
Tsuyuko Shimizu
& Annette Leung
New Patron Members
Richard & Avis Mortemore
Donald & Evelyn Tofpi
Theresa & Russell Weber
Melvin & Jan Yokota
Renewed
Individual Members
Addison Bowman
William Golisch
Paul Kushlak
Helen Nakamura
Renewed
Dual Members
Hazelynn Amano
Roger Beck
Marjorie Erway
Dorothy Hafner
Vivian Haraguchi
Irene Hecht
William Heflin
Douglas Hough
Alicia Hui
Nancy Lee
Michael Letawsky
Lynn Nakkim
Jane Petersen
Monique Pourny
Sherrie Ann Straslicka-Walker
Karleen Tindall
Timothy Walsh
Charles Webster, Jr.
Renewed
Family Members
Ricardo & Juleen Agpalza
Edna & Simplicio Baldado
Dr. Daniel & Dr. Yee-Kwan Brown
Charles Cartwright
& Darlene Amaral
Sandra Claveria
& Andrienne Wallace
Vaughn & Sylvi Cook
William & Carole Darby
Dr. David & Susan Distel
Helena Erece
Valerie Grab
& Nicholas Manoukis
Gloria & Kimichika Horiuchi
Mary Ann Katayama
Benjamin & Anna Krusche
Marcella Lee & Melisa Dias
Jeffrey & Carol Martin
William & Julie Miller
Helen Mishima
& Kathleen Kahai
Darryl & Nancy Moses
Leimomi & Mindy Nahuina
Dave & Kerri Okamura
Dr. Shin & Maki Oya
Louise & Laura Robertson
John Scanlon, Jr.
& Melissa Scanlon
Adrienne & Robert Stewart
Marianne Takamiya
& Mark Chun
Lillie Tsuchiya
& Takako Miura
Jessica & Jacob Vogt
Renewed
Patron Members
Lee Ayers & Todd Pistorese
Kale & Robin Bob
Jennifer Bolstad
Dr. John & Alice Cheng
Dr. Richard & Debra Crowe
Derrik & Christine Diego
Rod & Beth Evangelista
Kirk Flores, Sr.
& Colette Flores-Oishi
Dan & Roxana Gerstenberger
Karen & Norris Henthorne
Stuart & Robin Hicks
Roderick Hinman
& Shannon Nakaya Ann Kikuta
Larry Larson
Melanie & Dannielle Lee
Christine Leonard-Osterwalder & Scott Leonard
Dr. Milton Murasaki
& Virginia Stein
James & May Nojiri
Jack & Lynda Nygren
Jean Powers
& James Seaquist
Vincent & Vonda Recinto
Paul & Kathleen Sears
Cynthia & Kyle Van Guilder
Akira & Emiko Watanabe
Rae & Stephen Welsh
Antoinette Wilson
& Eric Wilson, Sr. Gary & Janice Yoshiyama
Renewed
Silver Members
Dr. Murray & Linley Chapman
Hideo & Emi Gushiken
Dennis & Eleanor Keck Renewed Gold Members
Dr. Marlene Hapai
& Archie Hapai, III
Robert Masuda
& Jane Sherwood, RN
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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Made with Molecules: Resveratrol
Science-inspired, Made with Molecules is a beautiful line of jewelry designed by 'Imiloa member, Raven Hanna. Come see how Resveratrol, Capsaicin, Serotonin and Oxytocin look on you! Don't forget to ask for your 10% member discount. You will also receive Member Loyalty Credit for additional savings!
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From small family gatherings to large corporate events, 'Imiloa is the place to meet and get together. 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!
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for information on becoming a Corporate Member
Ke Kapena Members 
Educational Partner
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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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Ianuali (January) Calendar
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New in the Planetarium:
Wildest Weather in the Solar System
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Packed with eye-popping visuals and cutting-edge science, Wildest Weather In the Solar System will be showing in 3D in the 'Imiloa Planetarium at noon, starting Saturday, January 7th. Audiences will fly through the thick atmosphere of Venus, magnetic storms on the sun, liquid methane showers on Titan, and anticyclones whirling at hundreds of miles per hour on Jupiter.
Join National Geographic on a spectacular journey to witness the most beautiful, powerful, and mysterious weather phenomena in the solar system. From a storm the size of a 100-megaton hydrogen bomb, to a 400-year-old hurricane, to a dust tempest that could engulf entire planets, you'll be glad you live on Earth!
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Sponsorship Opportunities: 2012 Merrie Monarch Cultural Enrichment Programs at 'Imiloa
 'Imiloa has sponsorship opportunities available for businesses looking to reach a strong kama'aina and visitor audience. Sponsorship opportunities begin at the $1,000 level, with benefits accruing as the level of sponsorship increases. Every year, 'Imiloa hosts eight culturally significant events during the week of the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Utilizing cultural experts, the series of educational presentations, workshops and performances enhance the audience's understanding of Hawaiian music, hula schools, and chants to gain a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the art of hula as shared through Hilo's annual Merrie Monarch hula competition.
 
In 5 years of hosting these workshops, 'Imiloa has hosted an impressive lineup of musicians and kumu hula including Mark Yamanaka, Johnny Lum Ho, Kainani Kahaunaele, Na Palapalai, Nani Lim Yap, Hokulani Holt, Lono Padilla, Robert Ka'upu, and Ulalia Woodside, just to name a few. For more information on the Merrie Monarch Cultural Enrichment programs, please click here.
 
2012 Merrie Monarch Cultural Enrichment Programming at 'Imiloa will be held Tuesday, April 10 through Friday, April 13 2012. For more information on how your company can become involved as a sponsor, please contact Nico Leilani Verissimo, 'Imiloa's Development Manager, at (808) 969-9732 or email nverissimo@imiloahawaii.org.
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'Imiloa Receives $1.1M Grant for Mobile Science Lab
'Imiloa is proud to announce that the Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation has awarded a $1.1M grant to support our efforts to reach more students and families in rural and underserved communities via a mobile learning lab. The dynamic learning environment will stimulate science education across Hawai'i Island. The three-year grant will be used to design and construct the mobile science  learning platform, develop curriculum, training and staffing, and evaluation. Plans include a portable, inflatable planetarium, a Hawaiian Star Compass, and 'Imiloa loaner trunk kits designed to engage families in hands-on science activities. This state-of-the-art mobile platform will focus on engaging and inspiring our next generation of leaders and innovators in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
To learn more about this project, or to make a donation in support of 'Imiloa's outreach efforts, please contact Nico Leilani Verissimo, Development Manager, at (808) 969-9732 or email nverissimo@imiloahawaii.org.
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First Annual Hawai'i Island Regional Science Olympiad at 'Imiloa 
On January 14th and 15th 'Imiloa will host the First Annual Hawai'i Island Regional Science Olympiad. Thanks to the generous support of our co-sponsor, Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV), nearly 20 student-teacher teams from schools across Hawai'i Island have registered to compete in a series of science-focused events. Featured events will include Mousetrap Car, Rocks/Minerals, Reach for the Stars, Astronomy, Tower Building, Write It/Do It, and Optics.
Dedicated to improving the quality of science education for students in Hawai'i, the Science Olympiad supports teams, standards, and project-based activities that focus on real-world STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) application. The Science Olympiad provides an alternative to the "isolated scientist" stereotype and reminds students that science can be fun, exciting, and challenging all at the same time. For more information on the Science Olympiad at 'Imiloa, please contact Craig Mitchell from 'Imiloa's Education department at 969-9720 or cmitchell@imiloahawaii.org. For more information on Science Olympiad in general visit www.hsso.org.
A special mahalo to Puna Geothermal Venture for their donation in support of team registration fees!
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Math Summit
As part of 'Imiloa's commitment to our local teachers and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), on Saturday, January 21st from 9am to 3:30, K-12 educators are invited to Earl & Doris Bakken Moanahoku Hall for a day of sharing and learning exciting new applications for teaching math. Students will discuss what inspired and kept them engaged in math. Teachers will leave with new perspectives about making and keeping math relevant for students.
This is a FREE event sponsored by UH Hilo, Hawai'i Community College, and TMT Observatory Corporation. Advance registration is required. Reserve your seat today! Or for more information email mathsummit2012@gmail.com or call (808) 961-8496.
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Maunakea Skies, January 21st at 7pm
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Astronomers define metals as being all elements other than Hydrogen and Helium. Metals are found everywhere in the Universe and are an essential component for life. Techniques using professional telescopes can be used to determine the amount of metals in the Sun and in Meteorites. The amount of metals throughout the Milky Way can also be determined using stars, planetary nebulae or other objects. In the far reaches of the Universe, abundance determination becomes more difficult but can be done using other Galaxies. In this presentation, Dr. Daniel Devost will discuss how the measured evolution of the amount of metals can be used as a test for cosmological models and help us get a better understanding of our Universe.  Dr. Daniel Devost is the director of Science Operations at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) since 2008 and resident astronomer since 2007. He came to CFHT from Cornell where he worked on the Infrared Spectrograph, one of the instruments on the Spitzer space telescope. Dr. Devost earned his PhD in 2004 from the Université Laval in Québec City, Canada. January 21st's Maunakea Skies will be hosted by Shawn Laatsch, 'Imiloa's Planetarium Manager. After the
guest speaker's featured presentation, Shawn 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 |
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.
January Science Rocks! Topics
January 11 Space Science
January 18 Inventions in Motion: Vehicles & Folk Toys
January 25 Geometric Bubbles
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Inventions in Motion: Mini Steamboat
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Na Pua No'eau and 'Imiloa Team Up for Super Enrichment Saturday
'Imiloa hit the road this December and traveled to Kaua'i for a Super Enrichment Saturday collaboration with Na Pua No'eau, the Center for Gifted and Talented Native Hawaiian Children. Na Pua No'eau is a close partner of 'Imiloa's and we are proud to have their support as a member of our Education Partner membership category. When the opportunity presented itself to provide enrichment activities centered around traditional wayfinding and navigation skills to families on Kaua'i, 'Imiloa's Planetarium Operator 'Ahia Dye and Programs Assistant Celeste Ha'o jumped into action.
Held on the Kaua'i Community College Campus, over 30 keiki and their parents, gathered into the small Hawaiian Studies Classroom for the event themed "Kilolani." Participants learned a variety of wayfinding skills and techniques which celebrated the ingeniousness of Hawai'i's ancient navigators.
The night's events began with, "Hanai a Ka Malama," Cared For By the Moon, in which our planetarium operator, 'Ahia Dye, shared mo'olelo from the island of Kaua'i about how the moon guided some of their chiefs of old. Through chants and interactive activities, she shared the Hawaiian moon phases and role they played in timekeeping, farming and fishing.
 'Imiloa Programs Assistant, Celeste Ha'o, shared Hawaiian Starlines and the Hawaiian Star Compass. She taught about how navigators and wayfinders use it to orientate themselves while voyaging out on the open ocean.
Celeste then closed the evening's activities with a heartfelt, personal and reflective exercise called "Inner Compass" which called upon keiki and 'ohana to reflect on their own personal inner compasses. Through storytelling, she shared the things and the people that frame her personal "Inner Compass" and help guide her through her own life's journey. It was a fun-filled night full of learning and empowerment for the entire 'ohana.
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It's Good to be a Member!
Our annual Member Appreciation Holiday Party took place on December 16th. Santa, dressed in Hawaiian style attire, visited member families in our Exhibit Hall and members enjoyed planetarium shows, discounted holiday shopping, and hands-on stations like cookie decorating, ShrinkyDink holiday ornament making, origami, 3D pop-up holiday card creations, ti leaf lei making and lauhala weaving. Members were also able to see Science on a Sphere (SOS) in action in its new location in the Exhibit Hall.
Members were also treated to a special performance by the Puna Men's Chorus and live entertainment by Hoku Award Winning Classical Guitarist, Lee Eisenstein.
A special mahalo goes out to all our members who attended; KTA Super Stores for their generous donation of cookies for our members to decorate; Ka'ohu Seto for leading the lauhala weaving; and to the Puna Men's Chorus and Lee Eisenstein for their fantastic performances!
If you are interested in becoming a member or have questions regarding membership please see our membership page or contact Sally Marrack, Membership Coordinator, at (808) 969-9719 or email smarrack@imiloahawaii.org.
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Mahalo for your Support in 2011!
Thank you to everyone who made a donation in 2011 for your generous support of 'Imiloa Astronomy Center's mission. Your donations are making a tremendous impact at 'Imiloa and we couldn't do it without you! Mahalo for making a difference and helping to inspire Hawai'i's future innovators and explorers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. To view our donor lists for 2011, please visit the links below. These lists represent recent supporters who have given to 'Imiloa or helped to fund a program at 'Imiloa and includes private individuals, foundations, and corporate support. We have made every effort to accurately present this information, however, if there are any mistakes, please call us at 808-969-9732 or email development@imiloahawaii.org. If you have any questions about the donor lists, please contact Nico Leilani Verissimo, Development Manager, by calling 969-9732 or emailing nverissimo@imiloahawaii.org. Back to top |
Image of the Month
A Stellar Butterfly
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Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble SM4 ERO Team Click image for a closer view. |
This must be the largest butterfly in the Galaxy, a close-up view by the Hubble Space Telescope of a dying star that is gradually ejecting its outer layers over thousands of years. The central star of NGC 6302, popularly called the "Butterfly" Nebula, is over 200,000 degrees Celsius. However, it is hidden from direct view by a dense doughnut of dust and molecular hydrogen that is edgewise to our line of sight. NGC 6302 is about 4,000 light years away in the direction of the constellation Scorpius.
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Ianuali (January) Skies 2012
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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 exploration.
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