• AstroDay West Hawaii 2019

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    Name: AstroDay West Hawaii 2019
    Date: November 3, 2019
    Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM HST
    Event Description:
    AstroDay West 2019!
    AstroDay returns to West Hawai‘i in November, hosted by the Maunakea Observatories and Kealakehe High School.
    The 3rd Annual AstroDay West will be held in conjuction with Kealakehe’s 9th Annual Hawai‘i Island Robotics Expo and Showcase (HI-RES) from 11am - 3pm on Nov. 3. Come join us for this "hybrid" day of science and technology!
     
    Observatories from Maunakea and Haleakalā will be represented, as well as other technology, education and cultural organizations. Highlights include Starlab–a portable planetarium provided by the Canada France Hawaii and Gemini Observatories, solar viewing with experienced astronomers, educational games and toys, and many hands-on activities. Colorful and informative material will be available as well as displays from diverse organizations and a live broadcast by KWXX/B93 Radio.



    AstroDay West Volunteers and Supports include Kona-Kohala Chamber Members 
    The Maunakea Astronomy Outreach Committee
    Canada France Hawaii Telescope
    Office of Maunakea Management
    TMT International Observatory
    W.M. Keck Observatory

    Community Organizations
    Blue Zone Projects - Big Island
    DOE - West Hawaii Complex
    HCC Palamanui Campus
    Hawaii Electric Light
    Kona Commons
     

     

    Location:
    Kealakehe High School

    AstroDay is an annual science and astronomy event sponsored by the Maunakea Astronomy Outreach Committee (MKAOC). MKAOC is a partnership of scientists, administrators and educators in astronomy throughout the state of Hawaiʻi. The mission of MKAOC is to coordinate and organize the collective outreach efforts of the astronomy community and act as a forum for the astronomy community and related organizations to plan and coordinate outreach activities.
    Date/Time Information:
    ​AstroDay will take place on Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    See mkaoc.org or maunakeaobservatories.org for more information.
    Contact Information:
    See mkaoc.org or maunakeaobservatories.org for more information.
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