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'Imiloa Astronomy Center
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Tuesday-Sunday
9am-5pm
Closed Mondays
Front Desk
(808) 969-9703
Membership Office
(808) 969-9719
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Sky Garden Restaurant
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Tuesday-Sunday
7am - 4pm
Dinner
Thursday - Sunday
5pm - 8:30pm
Reservations
969-9753
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| Mahalo to 'Imiloa's Newest Members!
Memberships processed
January 1 - 31, 2012
| New Kupuna Members
Ignatius Galgan
New
Individual Members
Kenneth Fiske
Bill Lam
Stan Murphy
Thesea Nichontro
Penelope Tomiyama
New Dual Members
Harriet Abe
Melissa Bos
Chris Branham
Ryan Calogero
Rebecca Carpenter
Dr. Joe Clark
Mr. Heath Dalton
Jeff Gore
Sue Howell
Julie Hultberg
Crystella Kauka
Nancy Kenny
Dennis Kirkland
Donald Lofton
Lori Loftin
Margaret Muma
Jwala Prasad
Eloisa Ridgley
Susan Rupp
Victoria Torcolini
Ruth Wolf
New Family Members
Maria & Normel Derla
Alfred & Barbara Dettweiler
Jeffrey & Nancy Fullmer
Isaaca Hanson
& Caroline Vallin
Jim & Melanie Harris
Angela & Nanea Kaawaloa
Federico Iches
& Lisa Nishimura-Iches
Dudley Miller
& Dr. Sarah Allen
Lisa Myrick & Yvonne Taylor
Noelani Nitz & J. R. Baron
Sian & Kenny Urbanozo, Jr.
New Patron Members
Roberta & John Bennett
Dr. Kathleen & Gerry Damon
Steven & Amy Markham
Arnold Martines
& Thuy Nguyen-Martines
Mario & Joanna Perez
Dr. Melvyn & Provost Sandra Sakaguchi
Nicholson & Diana White
Renewed
Kupuna Members
Nedra Murray
Renewed
Individual Members
Dean Kozel
Dr. Alton Okinaka
Dennis Suenobu
Elizabeth Young
Renewed Dual Members
Gene Barber
Caroline Davis
Margaret Elcock
Cynthia Gillette-Wenner
Evalani Hirano
Florence Hoffman
Dr. Peter In
James Jackson, Jr.
Beverly Jones
Chris Kanazawa
Elizabeth Kapp
Kenneth Kumasaki
Stanley Lehman
Anita Mathews
Antonette Merino
Prof. Steve Miller
Gabriela Niedermann
Kathleen Oldfather
Michelle Sherman
Odette Smith
Greer Sucke
Stephen Sugar
Steven Utter, Sr.
Victoria Victorino
Cynthia Wise
Renewed
Family Members
Robert & Dr. Barbara Arthurs
Gene & Sarah Gable
Rosamond & Eric Helms
Jo-Anna Herkes & The Honorable Robert Herkes
Matthew Kleinfelder
& Dawn Kaneali'i
Dr. James & Linda Kennedy
Sean & Eri Lacy
Mary Orr
& Russell Atkinson
Farrell & Rhonda Pickering
Anne & James Sadayasu
John Swatek
& Karen Finneran-Swatek
Lisa Taniguchi
& Dr. Bradon Kimura
Cornelia Waiau
Kristi & Leon Weiser
Dr. Francis & Julia Zee
Renewed
Patron Members
Lisa & Charles Anderson
Brooks & Beverly Bauer
Robert Beebe
Larry & Zoe Anne Bianchi
Mona & James Bishaw
Dr. George Curtis
Merle Dendinger
Beverly & Mitchell Dodo
Priscilla Escritor
& Tanya Escritor-Yamada
John & Karen FitzGerald
Dr. Alan & Priscilla Garson
Barbara & Dr. Lawrence Heintz
Leilani & Kelly Higaki
Helen & Marilyn Hoff
Gayle Johnson
& Erica Jensen
Jeffrey Joseph
Wayne & Lynn Kamitaki
Donnette & Eric Kapono
Ronald & Amy Kimura
Richard & Wendy Koch
Irma-Jean Kuehn
& Terri Harper
James Mills
& Nancy Dinger-Mils
Michael Mitchener, Sr.
& Ian Mitchener
Greg & May Navarro
S. Russell & Aki Oda
Wayne & Marie Onomura
Lynne & Tami Park
Eden & Mario Patino
Daghild & Erhard Rick
Stephen & Nathalie Santos
Wesley & Phyllis Segawa
Toshie Takahashi-Ruiz
& John Ruiz, Jr.
Burt & Amy Tsuchiya
Lillie Tsuchiya
& Takako Miura
Jessica & Jacob Vogt
Stanley & Myrna Watanabe
Paul & Virginia Whitman
Jeanne & James Yagi
Steve & Noko Yoshida
Renewed
Silver Members
Eugene & Julia Tao
Helene Wright-Setterfield
& William Setterfield, Jr.
Renewed Gold Members
Lin-Jun & Charlotte Cheng
Patricia & Robert Ferazzi
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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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We are proud to carry chips, cookies, mac nuts & chocolates from Hawai'i Island Gourmet and Atebara Chips. Come try these delicious, locally grown, hand made, all natural products made in Hawai'i. 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.
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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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Pepeluali (February) Calendar
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'Imiloa to host Science Fair and offer Science Fair Field Trips
 The 26th Annual Hawaii District Science and Engineering Fair will be held at 'Imiloa. Judging of more than 100 varied projects completed by local students in grades 6-12 will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11. Some have worked on their projects for a year or more. Awards will be announced at 6:30 p.m. that day in the University of Hawai'i at Hilo Campus Center cafeteria.
The Science Fair and its exhibits will be available for public viewing Sunday, Feb. 12, and the following Tuesday through Thursday (Feb. 14th -16th). Though 'Imiloa is usually closed on Mondays, we will be open on Monday, February 13th, for Science Fair Field trips (but will be closed to the public). The Science Fair Field Trips will give students a chance to view the Hawai'i District Science and Engineering projects, visit the exhibit hall and watch our new Planetarium show, Wildest Weather In The Solar System. Schools choosing the Wildest Weather In The Solar System show qualify for free admission. Other field trip grants exist that allow students to visit 'Imiloa for free so call today!
Please click here for more information on Science Fair field trips or contact Virginia Aragon-Barnes at (808) 969-9731 or varagon@imiloahawaii.org.
If you would like to support our School Field Trip fund please click here. Or contact 'Imiloa's Development Office by calling (808) 969-9732 or emailing nverissimo@imiloahawaii.org.
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Spring Intersession Program Grades K-3
Lele I Ke Kupulau ~ Spring Into the Universe
Plan a fantastic Spring Break full of discovery and STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) exploration for your child! 'Imiloa's Spring Intersession Program incorporates hands on activities that immerse children in integrated culture and science topics. Our program is designed to foster curiosity and engage your child's sense of exploration.
 This program for grades K-3 runs March 12th through the 16th (Monday-Friday) from 9am until 3 pm. Drop-off is available at 8am with pick-up by 4pm. Cost is $165 for members* and $185 for non-members. Be sure to pack a lunch and snacks so your child will be energized for each day of exploration. To see the daily schedule visit the Spring Intersession page on our website.
Call the front desk at 969-9703 to enroll today. Space is limited. Please note that Grades K-3 sold out last year!
We need your support! To sponsor a child to participate in this wonderful program through a tax deductible donation, please contact our Development Manager at 969-9732 or email nverissimo@imiloahawaii.org. Your support makes a difference.
*For information on becoming a member please call the front desk at 969-9703 or contact Sally Marrack, Membership Coordinator, at 969-9719 or smarrack@imiloahawaii.org.
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Free Field Trips for Wildest Weather in the Solar System
Schools that choose Wildest Weather in the Solar System as their selected field trip planetarium show qualify for free admission courtesy of Lockheed Martin.
Thanks to the support of the Moore Foundation School Field Trip Fund at 'Imiloa, the support of our valued benefactors, and donations from our local community, 'Imiloa is pleased to offer FREE transportation for a LIMITED time (free bus available to groups of 25 or more students). BOOK NOW to reserve your field trip. Funding is limited and qualified schools will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please visit our Field Trip webpage for more information or contact Craig Mitchell at (808) 969-9720 or cmitchell@imiloahawaii.org.
If you would like to support our School Field Trip fund please click here. Or please contact 'Imiloa's Development Office by calling (808) 969-9732 or emailing nverissimo@imiloahawaii.org.
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Valenscience, an after-hours aloha Friday event
Come find that special Valentine's Day gift
'Imiloa Astronomy Center invites you to a free event Friday, February 10th, from 4:30pm to 7:00pm in the atrium to enjoy live music, refreshments, and inspiring gifts from three local artists. Come for the aloha Friday after-hours event, talk with the artists and see how they incorporate science to create their pieces. Unwind and socialize with some refreshments... a mars-tini perhaps (our non-alchoholic recipe), and find that unique expression for someone special. Members will receive 15% off their purchases that evening. Don't miss this showcase event and engage your senses!
Please read more about the artists on the 'Imiloa blog or call the front desk at 969-9703 for more information.
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Basket-Covered Gourd Workshop
Learn the fiber arts of old Hawai'i
Native 'ie'ie cordage was once woven around gourds for protection and decoration. Come learn the fiber arts of old Hawai'i on either Friday, March 2nd from 3:30pm to 8:00pm OR Saturday, March 3rd from 11:00am to 3:30pm.
Local artist Gary Eoff will teach:
- Basic weaving techniques
- Weaving designs & textures
- Hawaiian weaving history
Gary Eoff works as an artist and craftsman with an emphasis on handmade things of old Hawai'i. Inspired by the high level of aesthetics, intricate techniques, expert craftsmanship and natural materials used by Hawaiians, Gary has studied the art of gourd carving, cordage making, weaving, tools, weapons and fishing implements. His work is noted for detail, attention to authentic designs and use of traditional materials and dyes.
Prepared 'ie'ie fiber, gourds & tools will be provided. Each participant will be able to make & take two completed gourds!
Seats are limited so reserve your spot today by visiting or calling our front desk at (808) 969-9703. $110 for members, $135 for non-members. For more information, please contact Virginia Aragon-Barnes, Outreach Coordinator, at 969-9731 or varagon@imiloahawaii.org.
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Maunakea Skies, February 18th at 7pm
A Nursery for Young Massive Proto-Stars | Rosette Nebula. Credit: Caltech.
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The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory has been studying the formation of stars by looking at proto-stars in the Cygnus X region, one of the richest known regions of star formation in the galaxy. Observations showed the rotational rate of these proto-stars and magnetic field penetrating the area play a key role in star formation. During the February Maunakea Skies presentation, Dr. Hiroko Shinnaga will highlight the findings of this study and discuss how the long wavelength of submillimeter help us understand how young massive stars are born.  | |
Dr. Hiroko Shinnaga
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Dr. Hiroko Shinnaga is a staff research scientist at the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory (CSO), where she has worked since 2004. Immediately prior to that she worked at the Smithsonian-ASIAA Submillimeter Array (SMA) for three years. She received her PhD at Ibaraki University in Japan and moved to Hilo in 2001. She studies how stars are born and how stars end their lives mainly at submillimeter wave. February 18th's  Maunakea Skies will be hosted by Peter Michaud of Gemini Observatory. After the guest speaker's featured presentation, Peter 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.
February Science Rocks! Topics
February 1 Geometry of Nature
February 8 Heat and Thermodynamics
February 15 Science of Cool
February 22 Combustions & Reactions
February 29 Slime and Polymer Chemistry
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Combustions and Reactions Video
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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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Image of the Month
Rocky Planet Collisions in the Makali'i
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This color composite RGB (Red, Green, Blue) image of the Pleiades (Makali'i) star cluster and surrounding region was created by Inseok Song, staff scientist at Caltech's Spitzer Science Center and a former astronomer with the Gemini Observatory. Although referred to as the seven sisters, the Makali'i cluster actually contains some 1,400 stars, and is one of the closest star clusters to Earth at a distance of 400 light years. In 2007, a team of UCLA astronomers measured heat from hot dust surrounding the 100-million-year-old star HD 23514 in the Pleiades. They interpreted the presence of so much hot dust as a result of colliding planetary embryos. This led them to the conclusion that a recent collision occurred between relatively large rocky bodies, similar to the encounter that produced the Earth-Moon system about 4.5 billion years ago. Back to top
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Pepeluali (February) 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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