Maunakea Observatories

Congratulations to Stella Phelps, Adwaita Ferdous, and JJ Fox — winners of the Grades K-4 category of the Maunakea Coin Contest! Follow @SubaruTel_Eng for more winning designs and learn more about them at maunakeaobservatories.org/coin-contest-a…

Check out the new Hawaiian Skies by @GeminiObs and @NOIRLabAstro's Leilehua Yuen to learn about stories like Nā Kao – the Darts – and Puapualenalena and the Kiha-pū appearing in the sky during Ikiiki (May 17 - June 14). Read the full story: bit.ly/HS-Ikiiki26

Join @StS_ShadowSci and @SubaruTel_Eng May 22 at 9p to shadow the SPIDERS team as they test a new instrument that could allow us to take images of planets on the scale of our solar system! Register for this session today: bit.ly/May22-StS-Suba…

Join us on May 22 at 4p for Waimea Family Food Truck Friday at @keckobservatory headquarters! This free, family-friendly gathering features local food and beverage vendors, offering delicious meals, sweet treats, and specialty favorites. Learn more: bit.ly/Waimea-FFTF

Join @StS_ShadowSci May 18 at 6:00p to shadow @CFHTelescope remote observers as they carry out observations with MegaCam's Queued Service Observing mode! Don't miss this rare, behind-the-scenes look at astronomy in action. Learn more: shadowthescientists.ucsc.edu

Congratulations to Joefrey Trez Canete, Stella Phelps, and Ryne Shimooka, who were announced as the top 3 overall winners of the Maunakea Coin Contest during AstroDay! Follow @SubaruTel_Eng for more winning designs and learn more about them at maunakeaobservatories.org/coin-contest-a…

AstroDay East transformed Prince Kūhīō Plaza into a lively hub of science, discovery, and community. Hosted by Maunakea Observatories, the free annual event welcomed families for a day of hands-on learning, demonstrations, and interactive fun. Read more: bit.ly/AstroDay-26

Astronomy on Tap Hawaiʻi is returning to Hale Kanikapila on May 13 at 7p! Join us for fun astronomy talks by Leilehua Yuen and Finn Giddings, test your knowledge in our quiz for a chance to win prizes, and check out the new menu. Learn more at bit.ly/AOTHawaii-May13

The grand prize winner of the @SubaruTel_Eng Maunakea Coin Contest 2026 has been announced! Congratulations to Joefrey Trez Canete (grade 12) of Pāhoa High and Intermediate School for this amazing winning design that combines many elements of what makes Hawaiʻi so special.

Join @StS_ShadowSci tonight at 7:30p for a session with a @GeminiObs observing team as they conduct remote observations on behalf of science teams from all over the world! Register for this session: bit.ly/May-StS-Gemini

Staff from the MKOs, including @GeminiObs, @keckobservatory, @Subaru_Tel_Eng, and @PISCES_UH enjoyed joining Pathways with Purpose at Hilo High School, a reimagined career fair featuring interactive booths that showcase different careers in our community for local students.

Maunakea Scholars alumni reconnected while presenting their research at the AAS 247 winter meeting in Phoenix, AZ. Learn more about how Maunakea Scholars and @UHIfA summer undergraduate research have shaped these students' careers: bit.ly/MKS-AAS-247

Join us for AstroDay 2026 on May 2 from 10a to 4p at Prince Kūhiō Plaza in Hilo! Explore the marvels of space and technology at this free, interactive science celebration with hands-on activities, science demonstrations, robotics, and more. Learn more at bit.ly/AstroDay-2026

@StS_ShadowSci @UHIfA Can't wait!

@maunakeaobs @UHIfA We are looking forward to it🤩

Join @StS_ShadowSci Apr. 30 at 7:30p for a session with @UHIfA's Dr. JD Armstrong at the VIS! Learn how astronomers detect and track near-Earth objects, why it matters for planetary defense, and what it's like to operate telescopes in Hawaiʻi. Learn more: bit.ly/StS-IfA

In Hawaiian Skies: Welo @GeminiObs and @NOIRLabAstro's Leilehua Yuen explores family traits and relationships of huihui and ulu hōkū through the moʻolelo or moʻo hōkū, storylines, which connect them. Read the full story: bit.ly/HS-Welo26

In early 2026, the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority hosted 10 workshops across the pae ʻāina. People showed up to share manaʻo on the future of Maunakea and those conversations are now helping shape what comes next. Read the full story: bit.ly/MKO-KuaOWakea

Join us for the 2026 @UHIfA Mānoa Open House on April 26th from 11:00a to 4:00p! Learn all about space, science, telescopes, and more with hands-on activities, demonstrations, and talks for the whole family. Learn more at: bit.ly/IfA-OpenHouse26

Join us on Apr. 17 at 4p for Waimea Family Food Truck Friday at @keckobservatory Headquarters! This free, family-friendly gathering features local food and beverage vendors, offering delicious meals, sweet treats, and specialty favorites. Learn more at bit.ly/Waimea-FFTF

Astronomy on Tap Hawaiʻi is returning to Hale Kanikapila on Wednesday, May 13, at 7 pm! Astronomy on Tap will now take place on the second Wednesday of every month, so save the date and stay tuned for speakers details. Learn more at astronomyontap.org