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'Imiloa Astronomy Center
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| Mahalo to 'Imiloa's Newest Members!
Memberships processed
March 30 - April 30, 2012
| New Kupuna Members
Alan Mefford
New Dual Members
Dr. David Dye
Dean Folkerts
Julie Folkerts
Rodger Hansen
Eddie Johnson
Jessica Kaikaina
Norman Masuda
Dr. H. Marshall Matthews
Frances Monahos
Christian Normann
James Rayburn
Misako Shirotori
Charles Thomas
Aaron Torres
New Family Members
Anne & David Cross
Krislynn & Reginald Elvenia
Ruby Grace & Sage Takehiro
Richard Heller
& Henrietta Jeremiah
Heidi Kawelu
& George Kahalewai
Richelle & Bobby-Van Krueger
Miyuki & Bryon Lee
Faith Nakaima & Shane Liu
Star Pai & Brooke Pai-Paige
Becky & Christopher Shuck
Norman & Dolores Verbanic
New Patron Members
Neil & Mariane Hannahs
Albert Kim
& Kathy Baybayan
Jadeen Kong-Webster
& Rudy Webster
Donald & Celeste Rudny
New Silver Members
Kanani Nagahama
& Lloyd Aono
Renewed
Kupuna Members
Eleanor Larson
Kathleen Montvel-Cohen
Renewed
Individual Members
Patricia Abe
Amy Fullerton
Dr. Creighton Litton
Sally Miller
Mrs. Sandra Oshiro
Dr. Paula Zeszotarski
Renewed Dual Members
Curtis Beck
Anne Bowen
Dale Braley
Don Bryan
David Byrne
Lisa Fleury
Phyllis Fujimoto
Lois Fujiyoshi
Christopher Gaines
James Hampton
Susan Hicks
Janice Hidano
Kenneth Ikemori
Ben Ishii
Diane Joyner
Dennis Kanemura
Lloyd Kinsey
Jeffrey Mermel
Nora Nabeta
Nyala Neill
Dr. Samuel Paltin
Albert Pattison
Marian Peacock
Karen Sacilowski
Thomas Silva
Teri Stewart
D. Kent Stewart
Carol VanCamp
Annette Yamaki
Renewed
Family Members
Maurino Altura
James Arakaki
Leigh Barker
& Linda Toms Barker
Christelle Bockrath
Brian & Kris Cabreira
Isha Charbonneau
& Harriet Rocha
Dionne & Ryan Costa
Earl & Anne Dressel
Gary Fisher & Patricia Beyer
Danielle & Dean Foster
Michael & Reef Greto
Reiko & Paul Hamano
Philip Henderson
Dawn Kalai-Aguiar
James & Eydie Komata
Frank Latinis
Shirley Leite
Benjamin & Reiko Masutomi
Deborah & Richard McLean
Jonathan & Malia Miyasato
Mae & Monica Morita
Earl & Carol Nakashima
Meli & Cody Oshiro
Jack & Dolores Oskins
Dr. Garrett Ota
& Debra Gomez Ota
Kimberly & George Pua, Jr.
Marcella & Kimberly Stroh
Michael Udovic & Irma Imai
Debra & Stephen Ueda
Ronald & Amy Watarida
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Patron Members
Derrick & Arleen Arakaki
Howard & Hilda Baldwin
Norris & Elizabeth Bean
Richard Bumanglag
& Roger Farnsworth
Michael Chang
Helen Cooper
& Frances Scarpinato
Alberta Dobbe
& Marsha Okajima
Kathleen Frankovic
& Hal Glatzer
Janet & Kurt Fujioka
June Gibo & Julianne Ito
James & Linda Hong
Wallace Kahapea
Kenneth & Amy Kaneshiro
Robert & Kellie Kaneshiro
Robert & Jean Kawachika
Tupou & George Koenig
Arsenia & Galen Macanas
Terry Miura
& James Miura, Jr.
Mauritz Mortenson
Ivan Nakano
Raymond & Kathie Nyberg
Dr. Chad & Tiffanie Okuda
Hiapo & Sydney Perreira
Douglas & Jan Rightmer
Daniel Rokovitz
& Sharon Gamulo
Robert & Teresa Ruiz
Mark Sato & James Shimose
Daniel & Toshiko Taylor
Dr. Jonathan Walsh
& Marne CarMichael-Walsh
Gary Yoshimura
Susan Zimmerman-Lee
& Dr. Dennis Lee
Renewed
Silver Members
Gary & Dorene Biesemeier
Evonne Bjornen
& Paul Tallett
Lloyd & Dawn Eggstaff
Joanne & Jon Harmelin
Samson Hernandez
& Chris Hernandez, Sr.
Ka'iu & Dr. Larry Kimura
Laura & David Monahan
Donald Yamada
Renewed Gold Members
Judy Volquardsen
& Kimmie Grisham
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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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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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Mei (May) Calendar
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'Imiloa Transit of Venus 2012
 The planet Venus will pass directly between Earth and the Sun on Tuesday June 5, 2012. A silhouette of the transit of Venus across the Sun will be visible from Hawai'i between 12:09 pm and 6:46 pm. This rare alignment won't happen again until the year 2117.
Transits occurring in past centuries played a key role in calculating the size and scale of our solar system. An expedition to observe an 18th century transit lead to Captain James Cook's landfall in Hawai'i. King David Kalakaua hosted the British during a 19th century transit. Modern day astronomers observe transits across distant stars to detect planets beyond our solar system.
Leading up to this astronomical event of a lifetime, 'Imiloa will be hosting a series of hands-on activities, lectures, special planetarium shows and exhibits showcasing Hawai'i's legacy of innovation and exploration. On Saturday, June 2, the Center will host talks and educational activities. On Tuesday, June 5, Transit Day, 'Imiloa will have special planetarium programming, transit viewing, hands-on activities, and viewing of the NASA webcast of the transit from the UH Institute for Astronomy (IfA).
 Please visit our Transit of Venus webpage for more information and a schedule of events.
Please note: never look at the Sun with unprotected eyes. Permanent damage and even blindness will result. Special eye protection (solar filters) is required to safely view the transit and will be available at 'Imiloa.
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New Planetarium Show: When Venus Transits the Sun
We are excited to introduce this special new planetarium show that will premiere on Saturday, May 19th. It will play at 3pm through June 3rd. On June 5th, the day that Venus will actually transit the sun, the show will play hourly, starting at 10am.
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This is a fantastic full-dome show that looks into the rare and magnificent celestial apparition called a Venus transit. The show covers what a transit is, a famous transit viewing from the 18th century led by Captain Cook, and exciting information about the sun and Venus.
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Membership Appreciation Event & Upgrade Promotion
On Friday, May 18th, 'Imiloa will host a membership appreciation party celebrating the Transit of Venus. Members will have the opportunity to preview the planetarium show, When Venus Transits the Sun, enjoy some pizza, and participate in other  Transit of Venus related activities. This is a special, free event for members-only. Look for an e-vite in your inbox in about a week. Space is limited and RSVP is required.
To thank members for their support, special membership rates will be offered that day when you upgrade your membership to the Family level or above. Details will be included in the invitation. If you can't make the event, call the front desk at 808-969-9703 or the membership office at 808-969-9719. Just be sure to do so on May 18th as this special is valid that day only.
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2012 Mauna Kea Collectors Coin Available at AstroDay
AstroDay, Saturday May 5, 2012
The Mauna Kea Coin Contest was open to K-12 students on Hawai'i Island from January 28 to March 9, 2012. This contest was initiated in 2011 by Mauna Kea Astronomy Outreach Committee (MKAOC) as its outreach effort for the people in the community. 'Imiloa co-sponsors the contest with KTA Super Stores, Onizuka Space Center, and Galaxy Garden/Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary.
There were 1,006 entries in total from Hawai'i island, 300 more entries from the previous year. Among nine (9) category winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in grades K-4, 5-8, 9-12 categories), Serena Usuda, seventh grader at Waiakea Intermediate School, won the grand prize. The winning design connects Hawaiian culture and nature, with modern telescopes in her petroglyph-style artwork.
The 2012 coin will be distributed at AstroDay in the Prince Kuhio Plaza shopping mall in Hilo, Saturday, May 5 from 10am to 4pm. Those who fill their AstroDay coin passport with stamps from all the observatory stations, including 'Imiloa's booth, will receive a free aluminum coin. The passports can be picked up at the Mauna Kea Coin Contest booth close to the center stage. The antique bronze finish coin will be available for sale at the Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station and its e-store. All the winning designs will be displayed at the coin contest booth at AstroDay, May 5th, and on the Mauna Kea Coin Contest 2012 official site.
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Maunakea Skies, May 19th at 7pm
Imaging Planets Around Other Stars From the Summit of Maunakea
Are there planets like Earth around other stars? Humans have been asking this fundamental question for thousands of years. Today we are the first generation to finally begin to answer it using the  tools of science.
In 1995 the first planet orbiting another star like our Sun was discovered. Since then, nearly 800 exoplanets (short for extrasolar planets) have been found, creating one of the most exciting and fastest growing areas of research in astronomy. Most of these planets have been found through indirect methods, and only in the past few years have astronomers been able to take images of these solar systems around other stars.
In this month's Maunakea Skies presentation Brendan Bowler will review the incredible and unexpected diversity of planetary systems that have been discovered so far. He will describe ongoing efforts to image exoplanets, which teaches us about the structure and composition of their atmospheres, using the largest telescopes perched on the summit of Maunakea. Brendan will also share his perspective on the future of the field, including where the next generation of 30-meter class telescopes will take us.
 Brendan Bowler is a PhD candidate at UH Manoa's Institute for Astronomy (IfA). He studies the formation of giant planets and the properties of their atmospheres in the infrared using the Keck, Subaru, and Gemini-North telescopes. Prior to Hawai'i, he dual majored in physics and astrophysics at Tufts University in Boston, graduating with a B.A. in 2007. When not doing research Brendan enjoys hiking and surfing on O'ahu.
May 19th's Maunakea Skies will be hosted by Peter Michaud, Gemini Observatory's Public Information and Outreach Manager. 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.
May Science Rocks! Topics
May 2 Sustainable Living
May 9 CSI
May 16 Human Body
May 23 Locomotion, Sports and Games (New topic)
Check out our Science Rocks! webpage or contact Craig Mitchell, Youth Explorations Program Aide, 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 Nico Verissimo, Development Manager, at (808) 969-9732 or development@imiloahawaii.org, or give online.
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Spring into the Universe Success
 In March 'Imiloa's Education Team and volunteers hosted 53 kindergarten to third grade students during Spring Break for a week-long adventure of science and cultural inspiration and engagement. Activities included the "Science of Self," focusing on the importance of having a strong mind, body, and spirit to provision each student's exploration of the universe. Through hands-on and empowering activities, each student learned about and practiced kuleana and malama 'aina; the stewardship of planet Earth. Each student also discovered knowledge, provisions and technology that is required to explore other worlds beyond our own. 'Imiloa's Spring Into the Universe Program was an amazing experience for students and for 'Imiloa staff.
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Merrie Monarch Events at 'Imiloa - Mahalo!
It was 'Imiloa's 6th year of Merrie Monarch programming and another week of unique hula-inspired sessions, including music by Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole, Kekuhi Kanahele, Weldon Kekauoha and Kainani Kahaunaele, presentations by the Hula Preservation Society, Hakipu'u Learning Center and  anthropologist Adrienne Kaeppler of the Smithsonian Institute, a discussion panel held by the Kanaka'ole 'ohana, and performances by Ke Kula O Nawahikalani'opu'u. Mahalo to our many visitors who came from far and wide to enjoy the wonderful offerings!
Mahalo to CJ's Promotions, 'Imiloa's Lamaku Ambassadors, Floral Resources Hawaii, Inc., UHH Conference Center and UHH Ka Haka 'Ula Ke'elikolani College of Hawaiian Language for your support of Merrie Monarch Events at 'Imiloa!
 
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Image of the Month
Blue Hollows on Planet Mercury
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Credit: NASA / JHU APL / CIW
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These strange bluish-colored "hollows" on Mercury, which appear to be rounded depressions, were recently discovered by the MESSENGER spacecraft, the first ever to orbit the Solar System's innermost planet. These depressions are not impact craters and there is nothing like them anywhere else in the Solar System. The image is a segment 25 miles across of the floor of the Raditladi impact basin, and it includes the mountains of the central peak. The hollows may be formed from sublimation of exposed material that was heated by the impact that created the basin. NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft is scheduled to continue orbiting Mercury into the year 2013.
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Mei (May) Skies 2012
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OUR MISSION AND VISION  'Imiloa's mission is to honor Maunakea by sharing Hawaiian culture and science to inspire exploration. '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.
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'Imiloa invited school groups, members and visitors to explore the teeny tiny world of nanoscale science and technology through fun hands-on activities with 'Imiloa staff and volunteers. The NanoDays highlights on March 30th included making a DNA necklace, how nano technology is used to treat cancer, as well as how nano filters have the potential to make clean water accessible and affordable on a global scale.
Hears a Who" ears and facilitated nano activities that focused on each of the five senses. Keiki and their parents were even treated to readings from Dr. Suess' Horton Hears A Who. Inspiring keiki of all ages is 'Imiloa's foundation because as Horton says, "A person's a person no matter how small."
