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‘Ohana Stargazing at Our Kaka‘ako

‘Ohana Stargazing at Our Kaka‘ako

Marvel at the night sky and discover Hawai‘i’s special place in the universe at the free ‘Ohana Stargazing event at SALT at Our Kaka‘ako. Enjoy guided star tours using high-quality telescopes on the parking garage rooftop. Through various cultural and educational activities, you’ll also learn how the moon, sun, and stars influenced traditional Hawaiian life and guided early navigators.

SALT Parking Garage Rooftop
- Bring your own blankets and pillows, chairs, and equipment to recline and stargaze at your leisure, or use a provided high-quality telescope for a guided constellation tour after sunset.
- Participate in Ask an Astronomer Q&A sessions to learn about upcoming astronomical events and how to enhance your at-home stargazing experience.
- Hear the Hawaiian moʻolelo (stories) of how Maui slowed the sun and the goddess Hina came to live on the moon.
- Enjoy the rooftop Star Party and shop various vendors while indulging in tasty bites and celestial sips!

The Barn at SALT at Our Kaka‘ako
- Become a navigator wayfinding at sea on the Hōkūleʻa using virtual reality goggles.
- Watch muralist Chris Miyashiro live paint a sweeping star compass installation.
- Hear former Hōkūleʻa navigator Austin Kino detail the Hawaiian constellation and reveal how crews survey the sky while voyaging.
- Get crafty in the LEGO® play area, where keiki can build figures alongside space shuttle models.
- Walk through a scaled model of the solar system and discover how astronomers use starlight to create the deep sky atlas and understand the universe.
- And much more!

Register today at www.ourkakaako.com/OhanaStargazing.

Co-presented by Our Kakaʻako, ‘Ohana Kilo Hōkū, and Stargazers of Hawaii. Sponsored in part by Kaiāulu ‘o Kaka‘ako Owners Association.

SALT at Our Kaka‘ako Parking Garage Rooftop + The Barn at 327 Keawe Street
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM on Sat, 28 May 2022

Event Supported By

Our Kaka‘ako
info@ourkakaako.com
SALT at Our Kaka‘ako Parking Garage Rooftop + The Barn at 327 Keawe Street