The University of Hawaii’s Institute for Astronomy is holding its annual Open House this Sunday, April 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s event is a special one, as it’s part of a global “100 Hours of Astronomy” celebration. This year, 2009, is the “International Year of Astronomy,” marking the 400th anniversary of [...]
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Meet the Stargazers on Sunday
March 31st, 2009 · 1 Comment · Events, Family, Hawaii, Science
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Nawahi Crater on Mercury
November 27th, 2008 · No Comments · Hawaii, Science, Technology
A crater on the surface of the planet Mercury has been officially named in honor of a historic Hawaiian painter. Nawahi Crater, located in Mercury’s Calloris Basin, gets its name from native Hawaiian artist Joseph Kaho’oluhi Nawahiokalaniopu’u. It’s one of fifteen names announced last week by NASA’s MESSENGER mission, which marks the first visit to [...]
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