Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 7, Number 1, 1 January 1990 — "Eyes of Hawaiʻi" new program at museum [ARTICLE]

"Eyes of Hawaiʻi" new program at museum

Bishop Museum's Planetarium has a new program called "The Eyes of Hawai'i". The program allows viewers to observe Hawaiian skies with the naked eye and Mauna Kea's most powerful telescopes. The original multi-media show was written and produced by the planetarium staff and will use hundreds of slides. The sound track was produced in a loeal state-of-the-art digital recording studio. The show depicts constellations seen in the Hawaiian skies for millions of years, and tells the stories that Hawaiians attached to their skywatching over the generations. It also brings viewers up to date on astronomical

activity in Hawai'i today, mueh of it by astronomers working atop Hawai'i volcanic mountain peaks, especially Mauna Kea. "The Eyes of Hawai'i" gives viewers a glimpse of the Keek telescope being constructed on the summit of Mauna Kea. When completed in 1991, it will be the world's largest telescope: 10 meters across or 400 inches. Monday thru Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., the planetarium presents "Eyes of Hawai'i" and seating is on a first eome, first served basis. For Friday and Saturday evening shows at 7 p.m., reservations are suggested. Information and reservations may be made by calling 847-8200.