Imiloa Astronomy Center, Educational astronomy center at University of Hawaii, Hilo, United States.
The Imiloa Astronomy Center combines a planetarium, exhibit halls, and native gardens across its modern titanium-domed building in Hilo.
The center, established in 2006, bridges ancient Polynesian navigation techniques with contemporary astronomical research conducted at Mauna Kea observatories.
The facility presents exhibits in both Hawaiian and English languages, connecting traditional celestial navigation knowledge with modern space exploration methods.
Visitors can access the center Tuesday through Sunday from 9 AM to 4:30 PM, with admission including planetarium shows and garden tours.
The center houses specialized projection technology that displays astronomical data from Mauna Kea telescopes directly onto the planetarium dome.
Location: Hilo CDP
GPS coordinates: 19.70082,-155.08895
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:54
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