Come join us for Astronomy on Tap on Thursday, August 7th from 7–9 pm at Hilo Town Tavern! This month, we’re joined by Subaru Telescope astronomers Ian Padgett and Kumiko Usuda-Sato for an evening of cosmic insights, fun games, food & drinks, and lively conversation. Ian Padgett: Mauna Kea gives us one of the most […]
We are excited to announce the speakers for our Astronomy on Tap event next week Thursday, September 4th, 7-9 pm at Hilo Town Tavern. Come join us for a fun night of astronomy talks and games! The Joys of Amateur Astronomy Amateur astronomy is a hobby with something for everyone. From simple stargazing to making […]
Come join us again at Hilo Town Tavern on October 2nd, 7-9 pm for another event of Astronomy on Tap Hawai’i! We are joined this event by Leilehua Yuen and Jayke Nguyen, who will tell us about stories in the stars and UFOs and aliens. This event is completely free and open to everyone. There […]
We are back with Astronomy on Tap Hawai’i on November 6th at 7-9 pm at Hilo Town Tavern! We have two new amazing speakers: Felipe Olivares (Institute for Astronomy) and Jasmin Silva (CFHT), who will tell us about the cosmic surf report and how to take apart a 3.6m telescope. Come and join us for […]
We’re back on Wednesday, May 13th at the new Hale Kanikapila (7–9 pm)! 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 Hale K menu. This is a free, casual event where all perspectives on […]
Astronomy on Tap Hawaiʻi is back on June 10th from 7–9 pm at Hale Kanikapila! Join us for an evening of astronomy, drinks, trivia, and prizes with two speakers from the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy. Willem Hoogendam will show us that not everything in our Universe is changing slowly in his talk "Time […]
Looking for the ultimate midweek pau hana? Grab a drink and talk story about the cosmos! Astronomy on Tap is back next week at Hale Kanikapila! Join us for an evening of mind-expanding space talks, casual drinks, and a fun trivia break with prizes. WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Leo Alcorn: "Jellyfish in Space: Ram-Pressure Stripping in Galaxy […]
We're back at Hale Kanikapila on August 12th, 7–9 pm, for another night of Astronomy on Tap Hawai'i! Join us for talks from astronomers Branden Allen and Thales Gutke, test your knowledge in the quiz (prizes included, of course), and enjoy pupus and drinks from Hale K. Branden Allen: Building the Tools of Exploration, A […]
Astronomy on Tap Hawaiʻi is back on Wednesday, September 9th from 7–9 pm at Hale Kanikapila! Join us for a night of astronomy, drinks, trivia, and prizes with two incredible speakers. Rena Lee (University of Hawaiʻi) presents "Exploring Extreme Earths," a deep dive into ultra-short-period planets. Ultra-short-period planets (USPs) are Earth-sized planets with orbital periods […]
Join us on Wednesday, October 14th from 7–9 pm at Hale Kanikapila for a night of casual astronomy! This month, we’re diving into Nāpōwawā`enakaulua: the story of a supermassive black hole twin at the edge of the Universe. Silvia Onorato and Devin Chu will share the recent scientific discovery, along with the Hawaiian naming and […]