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Message from the Executive Director
Aloha Senator Inouye
'Imiloa joins that rest of Hawai'i in mourning the loss of our beloved Senator Daniel K. Inouye. His dedication to empowering Hawai'i and his commitment to bettering our nation as a whole is unprecedented. It is impossible to summarize all of what he has done for Hawai'i... but this I know, 'Imiloa is one of his prized endeavors that he was so very proud of. 'Imiloa would not have been a possibility without his advocacy and support for the mission of bringing our community together around advancing the culture and astronomy of Maunakea. Not only did he provide the financial support to bring the center into existence, but he also helped to lay the foundation for our mission and our work.
Let us continue the good work and mission of 'Imiloa... and continue to honor his vision...
Let us proceed forward working together through open communication, and where necessary, compromise, to allow for continued scientific exploration and discovery, while respectful of cultural practices and protocols, as well as a joint commitment to an education that bridges astronomy and culture in a way that will inspire Hawai'i's children, grounded in the culture, to seek out a career in science.
- Senator Daniel K. Inouye, 2001
Aloha 'oe e Senator Inouye.
me ke aloha mau,
Ka'iu Kimura |
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New Friday Night Planetarium Programming
An eclectic mix of entertaining Friday night programming is coming to the planetarium starting January 4th. Rock fan or music lover, a fan of deep space astronomy or exploring the discoveries on Maunakea, the 'Imiloa Friday Night programs will have something for everyone.
 The new Friday night format kicks off with the popular live sky show, 3D Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe January 4th at 7pm. The program will "fly" participants out into space on a unique and engaging tour of the universe that astronomers are discovering with the help of the observatories on Maunakea and other space based missions. Following up the next Friday will be The Wall, where the classic Pink Floyd album is brought to life with a stunning fulldome digital interpretation of the sounds and imagery from the album's music. On the third Friday of each month, learn about the Hawaiian night sky at the monthly Maunakea Skies talk where astronomers from the Maunakea observatories speak about their recent discoveries and the science behind them.
The Friday night program time is 7pm. Tickets are $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.
Visit our planetarium webpage for the complete month's schedule >
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Maunakea Skies, January 18th at 7pm
A change to our typical programming, the monthly Maunakea Skies planetarium presentations are now held on the third Friday (rather than Saturday) of the 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.
January's topic:
Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope Legacy Survey
 speakers:
Dr. Stephane Arnouts, CFHT
Dr. Jean-Charles Cuillandre, CFHT
Dr. Doug Simons, CFHT Executive Director
host: Shawn Laatsch, 'Imiloa's Planetarium Manager
More information on this month's topic will follow in an upcoming email as well as the 'Imiloa blog.
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.
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Mahalo to the Japan Foundation & Subaru Telescope for their support
 | | Dr. Nobuo Arimoto, Executive Director of the Subaru Telescope presents 'Imiloa with a $9,750 check for intersession programs |
Mahalo to the Japan Foundation for Promotion of Astronomy through the Subaru Telescope for their support of the winter and spring Camp 'Imi-Possible programs.
The junior explorers and innovators who attended Camp 'Imi-Possible Winter Intersession in December enjoyed the week-long experience. They are enthusiastic about attending our spring program March 18-22. Registration begins February 1st. Mark your calendars so you don't miss out!
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New in the Bank of Hawaii Museum Store
 Get organized and start the year off right! Visit our store to pick up a 2013 calendar. We have a few to choose from including CFHT's Astronomy Calendar, Year 2013 Ancient Hawaiian Moon Calendar Related to Fishing and Farming, and the Year in Space calendar.
Don't forget to ask for your 10% member discount. You will also receive Member Loyalty Credit for additional savings!
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Image of the Month
The Pinwheel Galaxy | |
Credit: CFHT. Click image for a closer view.
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M33 is a spiral galaxy approximately 3 million light years from Earth in the constellation Triangulum. It is sometimes referred to as the Pinwheel Galaxy, and is the third-largest member of the Local Group of galaxies, which includes the Milky Way Galaxy, the Andromeda Galaxy and about 50 other smaller galaxies. This stunning image of M33 was taken with the Canada France Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) atop Maunakea using MegaCam, one of the largest digital imaging cameras available to astronomers. When you visit 'Imiloa be sure to check out this image printed on canvas on the way from the lobby to our Sky Garden Restaurant!
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