Nursery For Massive Stars, next Maunakea Skies talk
Nursery for Young Massive Stars
Next Maunakea Skies at ‘Imiloa
Hilo, Hawai‘i – The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory has been studying the formation of stars by looking at proto-stars in the Cygnus X region, one of the richest known regions of star formation in the galaxy. Observations showed the rotation of the natal massive dense cold condensation and magnetic fields penetrating the area, play a key role in star formation. Join Dr. Hiroko Shinnaga at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s Maunakea Skies talk Saturday February 18 at 7pm, entitled A Nursery for Young Massive Stars. She will highlight the findings of this study and discuss how the long wavelength of submillimeter helps us understand how young massive stars are born.
'Imiloa Award Supports Education Programs and Mobile Science Laboratory
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation has awarded $1.1 million to support 'Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i's efforts to take its cutting edge science education programs on the road via a mobile science laboratory. The grant will be used to design and construct the mobile science unit; develop curriculum, training and staffing plans; transport and operate the lab in communities across Hawai‘i Island; and evaluate the project's effectiveness.
'Imiloa Award Supports Education Programs and Mobile Science Laboratory
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation has awarded $1.1 million to support 'Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i's efforts to take its cutting edge science education programs on the road via a mobile science laboratory. The grant will be used to design and construct the mobile science unit; develop curriculum, training and staffing plans; transport and operate the lab in communities across Hawai‘i Island; and evaluate the project's effectiveness.
3D show Wildest Weather in the Solar System to showcase in the New Year
Hilo, Hawai‘i – ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center premieres National Geographic’s new planetarium show Wildest Weather in the Solar System, staring Saturday January 7, in the 12pm timeslot.
Join National Geographic on a spectacular journey to witness the most extraordinary, powerful and mysterious weather phenomena in the Solar System.
Dr. Usuda presents for December Maunakea Skies
Cosmic Coin Explorations
Maunakea Skies talk for December 17
Hilo, Hawai‘i –Come explore the universe through the eyes of local students at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s next Maunakea Skies program December 17, at 7 p.m. In this presentation, Dr. Kumiko S. Usuda will show how the “Mauna Kea Coin Contest 2011” project she initiated with the Mauna Kea Observatory Outreach Committee (MKOOC), KTA Super Stores, ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i, and Onizuka Space Center engaged students to think about Maunakea from both an astronomical and cultural perspective.