?Imiloa Turns 13!
The ʻImiloa Astronomy Center celebrated its 13th anniversary.
The ʻImiloa Astronomy Center celebrated its 13th anniversary.
The ʻImiloa Astronomy Center of Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s A Hua He Inoa program brings together Hawaiian speaking students, Hawaiian educators and Âé¶¹´«Ã½-based astronomers on naming astronomical discoveries.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is the first place in the world to weave traditional indigenous practices into the process of officially naming astronomical discoveries at ʻImiloa Astronomy Center.
More than 30 science and community organizations including UH Hilo, ?Imiloa Astronomy Center, Institute for Astronomy, HI-SEAS and more will fascinate participants of all ages.
This cross-disciplinary course is an opportunity for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Hilo computer science, marine science and art majors to collaborate on a digital project meant to educate the public on ecological issues.
The garden fronts ʻImiloa¡¯s Sky Garden restaurant and features 50- to 100-year-old hala and ʻ¨³ó¾±ʻ²¹ trees.
K¨¡lepa Baybayan, navigator in residence at the ʻImiloa Astronomy Center, will share his knowledge of the indigenous system of orientation and navigation at sea.
Launched in 2015, the Maunakea Scholars program has seen explosive growth to keep pace with demand from local schools as the only partnership of its kind.
Steven Businger, a UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ professor, will discuss the climate of Maunakea including historic climate observations and simulations of future weather.
UH Hilo Professors Peter Mills' work helped define the role of the Maunakea adze quarry in ancient Hawaiian economies, inter-island voyaging and trade.