The @MaunakeaObs will host their annual AstroDay at Prince Kūhio Mall on May 4 from 10am- 4pm in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. This event is free & open to the public. Keeping the excitement going, join us for a Stars Wars themed Astronomy on Tap at the Hilo Town Tavern on May 4th from 8-10pm.

Amazing footage of our Gemini Observatory South telescope located in Cerro Pachón, Chile! ⬇️🇨🇱

Happy #EarthDay2024 🌎!

It's us! 🤩Loving those views 😍⬇️

On Thursday April 18 come learn about astronomy in Hawaiʻi at the Hilo Town Tavern and/or Nani Mau Gardens! Play some bar games at Astronomy on Tap at the Tavern from 8- 10pm. Or stargaze with your keiki & enjoy ʻono food trucks at ʻOhana Fun Night at Nani Mau Gardens from 5-9pm

🌞 Eclipse Day is here! 🌚 Today, much of North America will witness a #SolarEclipse , with a lucky few getting to experience a #TotalSolarEclipse . Share your photos with us! Here are some stunning shots from the July 2, 2019 eclipse in Chile for inspiration. Clear skies! ✨🔭

Happy Merrie Monarch Week to everyone in Hilo, Hawaiʻi! Our astronomy ʻohana are looking forward to seeing you all at the annual Merrie Monarch parade on Saturday, April 6 starting at 10:30am. We also have some public events coming up that we hope you can join us for!

🎇 Using data from the NSF-supported Gemini Observatory North telescope, astronomers have measured the heaviest pair of supermassive black holes ever found! Learn more: bit.ly/3TGGiua

📷: @NOIRLabastro /NSF/ AURA /J. daSilva/M. Zamani

Join us this March 28! ⬇️