Science sights in Hawai'i (The Big Island)

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   'Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii

   • Hawai'i (The Big Island), USA
   • Sights › Science

   'Imiloa Astronomy Center is one of Hawaii's most fascinating museums and is a provocative look at the creation stories of two very different peoples: Native Hawaiians and modern astronomers. This combination wouldn't make sense except that it embodies the story of Mauna Kea, which is central to Hawaiian mythology. Comparing these stories, one is struck by both their points of divergence and their synchronicities.

   You begin by walking through a recreation of Mauna Kea itself. Then you are introduced to the kumulipo, the Hawaiian creation story (which is chanted in Hawaiian), and to wider Hawaiian culture. This is followed by bilingual exhibits (in English and Hawaiian) on…

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   Onizuka Center for International Astronomy

   • Hawai'i (The Big Island), USA
   • Sights › Science

   The Onizuka Center for International Astronomy offers displays, free astronomy presentations, awesome stargazing and summit tours (BYO 4WD).

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