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Monthly Updates
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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. If you are having difficulty accessing some of the links please inform our webmaster so that we can fix any issues and improve our newsletter. |
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Bring a friend to Join 'Imiloa and get Rewarded!
 The invitation is always open for you to share the 'Imiloa experience and bring your friends to join the 'Imiloa membership 'ohana. In celebration of Spooky Science, we are offering a special mahalo to you and your friends if you do so on October 26th & 27th.
How it Works:- Bring a friend and have them become an 'Imiloa member on Friday or Saturday, October 26 or 27. This can be done during our regular business hours (9am-5pm) or during Spooky Science (starting at 5:30 pm for members).
- Get Rewarded. The existing (sponsoring) member will receive a certificate for $10 and the new member will receive a certificate for $5 towards their shopping at the Bank of Hawaii Museum Store. Both the existing member & new member must visit together on Oct. 26 or 27 to receive the certificates, which are valid through December 24th, 2012. The timing couldn't be better with the holidays right around the corner!
Then you and your friends can take advantage of your 'Imiloa membership at Spooky Science: - early entrance for members-only from 5:30-6:00
- members receive a $1 discount on admission
If you have any questions about membership please contact Sally Marrack, Membership Coordinator, at membership@imiloahawaii.org or (808) 969-9719. |
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Spooky Science, October 26 & 27
Early Entrance for Members-Only from 5:30-6:00
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Click to see full flyer.
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This year's Spooky Science celebrates Maunakea's strangest endemic species on Friday & Saturday, October 26 & 27. There will be family fun for all ages, and if you're 10 years or older, we dare you to brave the "Mutants Maze" where mutations have gone wrong!
The event runs from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm but members have an exclusive invitation to beat the crowds and enter early starting at 5:30. And members, don't forget to bring a friend to join 'Imiloa so you both can be rewarded with Bank of Hawaii Museum Store gift certificates! (see above)
Admission is $5 for members, $6 for non-members. Keiki 2 years and under are free. Spooky Science is a drug and alcohol free event. For more information please call (808) 969-9703.
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The World's Largest Exhibit Opens at 'Imiloa
On September 28th, 'Imiloa dedicated the latest station to the Sagan Planet Walk, Alpha Centari (Kamailehope is the Hawaiian name). With this installation it completes the world's largest exhibit, measuring 8,000 km (5,000 mi) from end to end, and eclipsing the previous record of 110 km (66 mi) held by the artwork in the Stockholm, Sweden subway tunnels.
O pening remarks made by Kaiu Kimura, 'Imiloa's Executive Director, and Charlie Trautman, Sceincenter's Executive Director, commemorating this occasion officially opened the station to the public.
This exhibit was developed by the 'Imiloa Astronomy Center and the Sciencenter in memory of CARL SAGAN for the benefit of residents and visitors to Hilo, Hawai'i.
Read more about this new exhibit on our blog > |
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Maunakea Skies, October 20th at 7pm
The monthly Maunakea Skies planetarium presentations are held on the third Saturday of each month. The evening begins with a tour of the current night sky over Hawai'i, pointing out prominent constellations and stars one can see during this time of year. Following this, a special guest presenter from one of the Maunakea observatories shares the latest research in astronomy using the 3D planetarium.
October's topic:
Jets and Young Stars
speaker:
Tae-Soo Pyo, Subaru
host:
Shawn Laatsch, 'Imiloa's Planetarium Manager
Read more about this month's topic & presenter on our blog>
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.
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New in the Bank of Hawaii Museum Store
 'Imiloa is excited to introduce new pieces to the Wayfinder's Collection, a jewelry line created for and sold exclusively at 'Imiloa. Each work of art is a keepsake of the stars illuminating your life's voyage. If you weren't able to see the new additions at the Wayfinding & Navigation Festival please stop by to see how beautiful they truly are. (Click images for a better view.)
Don't forget to ask for your 10% member discount. You will also receive Member Loyalty Credit for additional savings! |
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Pink Floyd: The Wall Returns to 'Imiloa
Pink Floyd's The Wall returns to the 'Imiloa planetarium as our Friday night rock show on October 5th. The classic Pink Floyd album is brought to life with stunning fulldome digital  interpretation of the sounds and imagery of The Wall. The show will play every Friday night at 7 pm through the end of November.
Cost is $8 for Individual, Dual, Kupuna and Family members; $6 for Patron Members; Free for Silver, Gold and Corporate Members. Non-member rate is $10. Pre-purchase tickets at the 'Imiloa front desk or by phone at 969-9703.
Read more about this event on our website >
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Cassini Scientist for a Day Essay Contest
Students in grades 5-12 are invited to participate in the 2012 edition of the Cassini "Scientist for a Day" essay contest. Essays must be under 500 words. 
The Cassini spacecraft launched in October 1997 and has been orbiting Saturn since 2004. In Fall 2012, the Cassini spacecraft will take these images of Saturn:
1. Saturn's small shepherd moon, Pan
2. Saturn's F Ring
3. Saturn & Rings
Pick your favorite target, and write a persuasive essay describing the scientific merits of your choice. Your decision should be based on which image would yield the most scientific results.
U.S. Contest Deadline is Wed. Oct. 24, 2012 at noon (Pacific Time). For contest rules, videos about each essay topic, a downloadable contest flyer, frequently asked questions, and more information, visit:
http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/scientistforaday |
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Image of the Month
Puzzling Little Martian Spheres
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Image Credit: NASA JPL
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Small spherical objects in this mosaic come from combining four images from NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity. The view covers an area about 6 centimeters across, at an outcrop called "Kirkwood" on the rim of Endeavour Crater. The spherules at Kirkwood do not have the iron-rich composition expected. Some of the spherules in this image have been partially eroded away, revealing concentric internal structure. Opportunity's science team plans to use the rover for further investigation of these spherules to determine what evidence they can provide about ancient Martian environmental conditions.
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