IfA Public Events
Unveiling Exploding Stars with JWST: Free Virtual Talk Dec. 8
Join IfA astronomer Chris Ashall for an enlightening talk on supernovae - exploding stars - and what JWST will help us learn about them. Chris is one of a handful of astronomers to have two approved programs in the first cycle of JWST observations. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 8th...
Makahiki Games and Stargazing on Dec. 4!
Makahiki games, solar viewing, and stargazing at Ala Moana Beach Park, Dec. 4, 3-9pm
The Future of Infrared Detectors: Free Virtual Talk Dec. 1
Join IfA Astronomer Michael Bottom on Wed., Dec. 1 as he discusses the future development of infrared detectors here in Hawaiʻi.
Near Total Lunar Eclipse Live Stream Nov. 18
Enjoy a telescopic view of the 97% total lunar eclipse late Thursday evening! Streaming live at YouTube.com/UHIfA 10pm-midnight HST.
AstroDay Kona is November 14 at Kona Commons!
Keiki and their families are invited to reach for the stars at the AstroDay celebration, Sunday, November 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Kona Commons Shopping Center in Kailua-Kona.
HAWAII: The Eyes of JWST – Public Talk Nov. 17
Join us Wednesday, Nov. 17, 5:30PM for a free virtual public talk on the HAWAII infrared detectors that will fly aboard JWST!
JWST Launch Party Events!
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is scheduled to launch on December 18. 2021. We are celebrating with four virtual talks about JWST science and technology related to IfA.
IfA’s Super Blood Moon broadcast nets gazers world wide
On May 26, Hawaiʻi enjoyed prime viewing of a total lunar eclipse—when the Earth comes between the Sun and the full Moon.
Award-winning science TV show features UH astronomer, students
The award-winning television show, Xploration Awesome Planet will feature University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy (IfA) education and outreach specialist, J.D. Armstrong and his students on Saturday, May 15, at 2:30 p.m. on KHON.
Maikalani Community Lecture: Bernie Taylor: “Are We Alone in the Cosmos? – Biological Time and the Drake Equation”
Maikalani Community Lecture: Bernie Taylor: "Are We Alone in the Cosmos? - Biological Time and the Drake Equation" 6:30 p.m. at the Maikalani building in Pukalani, Maui. Free. Also streamed live online and on Second Life.Naturalist and author Bernie Taylor...