Welcome to the Membership Challenge.  This is your chance to answer our  Challenge Trivia Question and qualify for a free Family Membership.

Members support a valuable community resource working to inspire Hawai‘i’s next generation of innovators and explorers.  Your commitment and support help to ensure that ‘Imiloa is a place of lifelong learning where the power of Hawai‘i’s cultural traditions, its legacy of exploration, and the wonders of astronomy come together to provide inspiration and hope for our community and the future. 

Mahalo nui loa!

Membership Benefits include:

• Free Admission Year Round
• Members-Only Events
• Special Educational opportunities for Hawai’i’s Keiki
• 10% off at Sky Garden and our Bank of Hawaii Museum Store
• Member Discounts to After Hours Programming, like Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe,  Planetarium Rock Shows, and the Monthly Maunakea Skies presentations

Rules:

A Membership Challenge trivia question will be asked on the ‘Imiloa blog.

The first correct response to the trivia question on the ‘Imiloa Blog post will receive the Free Family Membership.

One response per participant per question.

Must be present at the front desk with your ID to redeem the membership.

Participants must be 18 yrs or older.

Participants must have a valid email contact and provide their full name. First correct response will be contacted via email provided by the Membership Coordinator.

‘Imiloa Staff or Volunteers are ineligible for the contest.

No monetary value attached to the free Membership.

Question:

Here in Hawai’i we have 2 instances of Lahaina Noon (the Sun is directly overhead, or at 90 degrees altitude).  This does NOT take place on the mainland US.  What are the limits of locations that can experience such phenomena (the Sun being directly overhead)?

First correct response on the blog qualifies for the free membership..

Good Luck!

Membership Office
Sally Marrack, Membership Coordinator

  membership@imiloahawaii.org 

Learn the fiber arts of old Hawai’i

Native ‘ie’ie cordage was once woven around gourds for protection and decoration. Come learn the fiber arts of old Hawai’i on either Friday, March 2nd from 3:30pm to 8:00pm OR Saturday, March 3rd from 11:00am to 3:30pm.

Local artist Gary Eoff will teach:

• Basic weaving techniques
• Weaving designs & textures
• Hawaiian weaving history

Gary Eoff works as an artist and craftsman with an emphasis on handmade things of old Hawai’i. Inspired by the high level of aesthetics, intricate techniques, expert craftsmanship and natural materials used by Hawaiians, Gary has studied the art of gourd carving, cordage making, weaving, tools, weapons and fishing implements. His work is noted for detail, attention to authentic designs and use of traditional materials and dyes.

Prepared ‘ie’ie fiber, gourds & tools will be provided. Each participant will be able to make & take two completed gourds!

Seats are limited so reserve your spot today by visiting or calling our front desk at (808) 969-9703. $110 for members, $135 for non-members. For more information, please contact Virginia Aragon-Barnes, Outreach Coordinator, at 969-9731 or varagon@imiloahawaii.org.

Welcome to your chance to receive 2 passes for the Feb 3, 2012, 7:00 pm Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Rock Show.

Rules:

Each week a trivia question will be asked on the ‘Imiloa blog.

The first correct response to the trivia question on the Blog post will receive 2 passes to the show.

One response per participant per question.

Must be present at the front desk with your ID to claim the passes.

Participants must be 18 yrs or older.

Participants must have a valid email contact. First correct response will be contacted via email provided.

‘Imiloa Staff or Volunteers are ineligible for the contest.

No monetary value attached to the passes.

Question:

The Pink Floyd Pig, off the cover of their album, “Animals” actually broke free due to a strong gust of wind. It reached around 40,000 ft. in the air. The pig finally landed at a farm. Where was the farm located?

a. Surrey
b. Kent
c. Durham

First correct response on the blog receives 2 passes for Friday Feb 3, 7:00 pm show.

Good Luck!

Looking for that special gift for Valentines Day?

‘Imiloa Astronomy Center invites you to a free event Friday, February 10, from 4:30pm to 7:00pm in the atrium to enjoy live Music, Refreshments, and Inspiring gifts from 3 local artists. Come for the aloha Friday after hours event, talk with the artists and see how they incorporate science to create their pieces.  Unwind and socialize with some refreshments…marstini perhaps (our non-alchoholic recipe), and find that unique expression for someone special.

Members receive a 15% discount on all store items during the event.

Raven Hanna, PhD, is a member of ‘Imiloa and a Yale-educated scientist turned artist. Her Made with Molecules jewelry designs combine art and science in celebration of life in our amazing universe.

Punawai, ‘Imiloa members and husband and wife team Punawai Rice and Hokulani Kaikaina, use advanced nano science and digital technology in textile printing to create fine silk scarves and neckties. The original Hawaiian plant designs of these “everlasting leis of love” are inspired by the beauty and richness of our land and culture.

Keith Beardsley, Hilo woodworker, designs beautiful bracelets and jewelry boxes from a variety of native and exotic woods. The brilliant red pigmentation of his “flame” or “candy” box elder pieces combine artistry, chemistry, and entomology.

Don’t miss this showcase event and engage your senses!

Call 808-969-9703 for details.

Welcome to your chance to receive 2 passes for the Jan 20, 2012, 7:00 pm Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Rock Show.

Rules:

Each week a trivia question will be asked on the ‘Imiloa blog.

The first correct response to the trivia question on the Blog post will receive 2 passes to the show.

One response per participant per question.

Must be present at the front desk with your ID to claim the passes.

Participants must be 18 yrs or older.

Participants must have a valid email contact. First correct response will be contacted via email provided.

‘Imiloa Staff or Volunteers are ineligible for the contest.

No monetary value attached to the passes.

Question

What was Pink Floyd’s first album?

a. Ummagumma
b. The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
c. A Saucerful of Secrets

First correct response on the blog receives 2 passes for Friday Jan 20, 7:00 pm show.

Good Luck!

Welcome to your chance to receive 2 passes for the Jan 6, 2012, 7:00 pm Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Rock Show.

Rules:

Each week a trivia question will be asked on the ‘Imiloa blog.

The first correct response to the trivia question on the Blog post will receive 2 passes to the show.

One response per participant per question.

Must be present at the front desk with your ID to claim the passes.

Participants must be 18 yrs or older.

Participants must have a valid email contact. First correct response will be contacted via email provided.

‘Imiloa Staff or Volunteers are ineligible for the contest.

No monetary value attached to the passes.

QuestionWhat was Pink Floyd’s last studio album?
a. The Division Bell
b. A Momentary Lapse of Reason
c. The Final Cut

First correct response on the blog receives 2 passes for Friday Jan 13, 7:00 pm show.

Good Luck!

“Metals in the Universe” will be the next Maunakea Skies topic, January 21, at 7pm at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center. Join Dr. Daniel Devost, Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT), as he discusses how the measured evolution of the amount of metals can be used as a test for cosmological models and help us get a better understanding of our Universe.

Astronomers define metals as being all elements other than Hydrogen and Helium. Metals are found everywhere in the Universe and are an essential component for life. Techniques using professional telescopes can be used to determine the amount of metals in the Sun and in Meteorites. The amount of metals throughout the Milky Way can also be determined using stars, planetary nebulae or other objects. In the far reaches of the Universe, abundance determination becomes more difficult but can be done using other Galaxies.

Dr. Daniel Devost is the director of Science Operations at the CFHT since 2008 and resident astronomer since 2007. He came to CFHT from Cornell where he worked on the Infrared Spectrograph, one of the instruments on the Spitzer space telescope. Dr. Devost earned his PhD in 2004 from the Université Laval in Québec City, Canada.

January 21^st Maunakea Skies will be hosted by Shawn Laatsch, ‘Imiloa’s Planetarium Manager. After the guest speaker’s featured presentation, Shawn will provide observational highlights of the current night sky over Hawai‘i, pointing out prominent constellations and stars one can see during this time of year.

The monthly Maunakea Skies planetarium presentations are held on the third Saturday of each month.   Presented in ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s 120-seat planetarium, admission is $5 for ‘Imiloa members and $8 for non-members.  Pre-purchase tickets at the ‘Imiloa front desk or by phone at (808) 969-9704; Visa and MasterCard accepted.

‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i is located at 600 ‘Imiloa Place in Hilo, off Komohana and Nowelo Streets at the UH-Hilo Science and Technology Park. For more information, go to www.imiloahawaii.org, or call (808) 969-9703.

This is a FREE event sponsored by UH Hilo, Hawai’i Community College, and TMT Observatory Corporation. Advance registration is required. Reserve your seat today! Or for more information email mathsummit2012@gmail.com or call (808) 961-8496.

Welcome to your chance to receive 2 passes for the Jan 6, 2012, 7:00 pm Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon Planetarium Rock Show.

Rules:

Each week a trivia question will be asked on the ‘Imiloa blog.

The first correct response to the trivia question on the Blog post will receive 2 passes to the show.

One response per participant per question.

Must be present at the front desk with your ID to claim the passes.

Participants must be 18 yrs or older.

Participants must have a valid email contact. First correct response will be contacted via email provided.

‘Imiloa Staff or Volunteers are ineligible for the contest.

No monetary value attached to the passes.

Question:

Over the course of Roger Water’s run with Pink Floyd, he wrote several songs for former band member, Syd Barrett. What was NOT one of the songs he wrote for Syd?

a. Shine on You Crazy Diamond
b. Wish You Were Here
c. The Scarecrow

First correct response on the blog receives 2 passes for Friday Jan 6, 7:00 pm show.

Good Luck!

I just previewed the new planetarium show Wildest Weather In The Solar System opening this Saturday January 7, at ‘Imiloa!

This show uses the latest 3D stereo production technology creating an immersive ride through some of the strangest weather in our Solar System.  Did you know it rains methane diamonds on Neptune!

Experience weather extremes in space as never before. Fly through the dense atmosphere on Venus, methane storms on Titan and centuries old anti-cyclones on Jupiter. We’ll explore the Solar System alongside our specially designed imaginary spacecraft so sophisticated that it can take us into the fiercest of planetary cauldrons – bringing us up close with the most beautiful, powerful and mysterious weather phenomena in the Solar System. From lightning 10,000 times stronger than on Earth, to twelve-hundred miles per hour winds nearly twice the speed of sound, to five mile high dust storms that could engulf entire planets, audiences will be glad they live on Earth!

Packed with breathtaking visuals and state-of-the-art CGI, WILDEST WEATHER IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
is an original production for fulldome theaters and digital planetariums worldwide, available for both 2D and stereo 3D presentation.

It is created by National Geographic’s award-winning giant-screen production team –makers of the blockbuster 3-D film SEA MONSTERS: A Prehistoric Adventure and other such giant-screen favorites as MYSTERIES OF EGYPT, LEWIS AND CLARK and FORCES OF NATURE.
Join National Geographic on a spectacular journey to witness the most extraordinary, powerful and mysterious weather phenomena in the Solar System.

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