Category: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center

Presentations and events at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center.

ʻImiloaʻs 18th FREE Lā Hānau Celebration, Sunday, Feb. 25, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Hanohano Nā Manu Maulukua, honoring native forest birds of Hawaiʻi.

ʻImiloa’s 18th Lā Hānau Celebration honors Hawaiʻi’s native forest birds. Free and open to the public, Feb. 25

Posted on February 23, 2024March 5, 2024 by Staff

Fun activities include crafts about Hawaiian manu, special live programs in the planetarium with natural resource experts, hula and mele, and interactive exhibits.

Screenshot of video Dark Side of the Moon Pink Floyd Full Dome Show Official Trailer.

‘Imiloa Astronomy Center presents Full Dome Show! The Dark Side Of The Moon: 50 Years In A Heartbeat, Feb. 16

Posted on February 5, 2024April 8, 2025 by Staff

‘Imiloa will present, “The Dark Side Of The Moon: 50 Years In A Heartbeat,” on the evening of Feb. 16, in the center’s newly enhanced planetarium. Two showings.

UH Hilo’s ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center upgrades planetarium with $720K NASA grant, reopens Nov. 22

Posted on November 17, 2023April 8, 2025 by Staff

The upgrade significantly boosts ‘Imiloa’s planetarium performance with 10 laser-illuminated projectors, creating new scientific journeys for visitors.

Collage of photos showing people making kapa print, using a microscope, and a poster display about kapa making.

“The Science of Kapa,” interactive science and cultural exhibit at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center through June 4

Posted on May 16, 2023May 17, 2024 by Staff

“The Science of Kapa” is a fully interactive science and cultural exhibit that focuses on the different steps in the kapa making process.

Poster: Join us for 'Imiloa Merrie Monarch Enrichment Programming. 4/12, 13 and 14: 10-11:30am and 1:00-2:30pm. Image of hula dancer and photo of 'Imiloa center.

Public is invited to ʻImiloa’s 2023 Merrie Monarch Cultural Enrichment Programs on hula, mele, Hawaiian arts

Posted on March 22, 2023April 8, 2025 by Staff

During Merrie Monarch Festival, the public is invited to UH Hilo’s ʻImiloa Astronomy Center for presentations and workshops with experts in hula, mele, and Hawaiian arts.

Large group of people stand on the steps to the Hawaiian language college for a photo. Many are in traditional native attire.

Native American language educators convene summit at UH Hilo

Posted on March 7, 2023February 9, 2024 by Staff

The summit drew educators from 14 U.S. states and Guam (representing 25 languages) and federal officials from the Office of Indian Education to discuss the achievements and challenges of Native American language medium programs.

‘Imiloa naming program: Students propose ‘ōlelo Hawaiʻi names for exoplanet, star

Posted on December 22, 2022January 29, 2025 by Staff

The proposed names Leimakua and Kawelo were chosen to honor ancestral knowledge and the familial bond between the planet and star.

One Sky Project with celestial graphics.

Fun for the whole family! Imiloa Astronomy Center announces extended holiday hours.

Posted on December 9, 2022February 10, 2025 by Staff

With new programs for the whole ‘ohana—activities, crafts, community art, entertaining and educational films—‘Imiloa is extending its hours through the holiday season!