3D Thursday Nights
3D Thursday Nights at ‘Imiloa
3D Hitchhikers Program: New Worlds
Hilo, Hawai‘i – The popular A 3D Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe series returns to the ‘Imiloa planetarium for a six-week run starting March 24 at 7pm. This time focusing “New Worlds: The Exoplanets”. This program is a limited run, offered weekly on Thursday evenings through April 28.
This live planetarium program, hosted by Shawn Laatsch, ‘Imiloa planetarium manager, uses the 3D stereoscopic projection capability in the ‘Imiloa planetarium to “fly” participants out into space on a unique and engaging tour of the new worlds that astronomers are discovering beyond our own solar system. Starting on Earth we will explore the local neighborhood of our solar system, including planets and their moons, and then traveling to the newest worlds discovered in our Universe.
Dr. Reipurth Talks About Moons.
Moons, Moons Everywhere
Topic for next Maunakea Skies Talk
Hilo, Hawai‘i – Have you ever looked at the Moon and wonder how it came to be? Dr. Bo Reipurth will help answer those questions at the next “Maunakea Skies” talk entitled Moons, Moons Everywhere on Saturday, March 19, at 7:00pm at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center.
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'Imiloa After Dark: Jazz on the Vine
‘Imiloa After Dark’s Jazz on the Vine
Exploring the Senses
Hilo, Hawai‘i – It’s all about exploring the senses at ‘Imiloa After Dark’s Jazz on the Vine Saturday, 6-9pm March 12, 2011.
Join local jazz artists, The Mark Mallory Trio, Bill Noble, Brandon Shannon, and Lou Ann Gurney appearing with John Parker and Neil Anderson for an evening of cool jazz improvisation. From the moment you enter ‘Imiloa’s atrium, you will be immersed in the sounds of local jazz musicians culminating in a large stage performance in the Earl and Doris Moanahōkū Hall. Discover the secrets of what happens to the brain on improvisational jazz versus scripted music.
In addition to the music, the Exhibit Hall will be the scene of a wine food pairing, featuring some very special wines paired with Sky Garden Restaurant’s heavy pupu favorites. Guest wine experts will guide you from sparkling to dessert wine. Explore your senses and discover the chemistry of taste, find out why a great Riesling pairs well with spicy Asian cuisine.
Spring Intersession Program Grades K to 8.
Science Adventures on Tap for Isle Students
During Spring Break at ‘Imiloa
Hilo, Hawai‘i—Students in grades K to 8 are invited to spend their March spring break exploring the amazing world of science at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, a part of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo. The Center is offering a full week of science exploration including new electronic games, crime scene investigation, crazy chemistry experiments, fun Makahiki games, and a special performance by a Capoeira group
Planetarium Closure March 1 to March 6
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center will be installing a state of the art computer cluster in the planetarium from March 1 to March 6, during which time the planetarium will be closed to the public. The necessary upgrade will give the ‘Imiloa planetarium the ability to produce its own cutting-edge content which can be shared with 3D Fulldome planetariums around the world. Exhibit halls will remain open; special live, hosted presentations on the Science on a Sphere and in a portable planetarium environment will be offered for one week only from February 27 to March 6 during regularly scheduled planetarium showtimes.
The planetarium will be closed for the computer installation and upgrades, however, most of the current daily planetarium content will be offered in a Digitalis portable planetarium dome in the Earl and Doris Bakken Moanahōkū Hall. In addition, live, hosted presentations will be offered on the Science on a Sphere, a global display system that uses computers and video projectors to display planetary data onto a six foot diameter sphere, analogous to a giant animated globe.