AstroDay Hilo

In the Gemini AstroDay room families fold pocket solar systems, trace constellations, and cut out galaxy pinwheels while waiting for the next StarLab planetarium program.

On Saturday May 6, Gemini Observatory engaged hundreds of children and families at the annual AstroDay at the Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo, Hawai‘i. Gemini’s StarLab portable planetarium wowed audiences with views of the night sky visible over Hawai‘i as families made “Pocket Solar Systems,” “Spiral Galaxy Pinwheels,” and more. Gemini Public Information and Outreach Office’s Alexis Acohido demonstrated the parts of an astronaut suit while other Maunakea Observatory staff shared a variety of engaging science demos on the “Center Stage” throughout this amazing day of brains-on fun!