maunakea is unique for all of us
We see it as a place where science, culture, and environment not only co-exist but support one another.
Discover the Maunakea Observatories In Your Community.
Each year, more than 70 observatory professionals and educators extend their reach to districts across Hawai‘i Island to help students discover the joy and wonder of an observatory career.
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The annual Solar System Walk turns Waimea into a scale model of our solar system with the sun at W. M. Keck Observatory and Pluto/dwarf planets at Canada-France-Hawai‘i Telescope.
Mauna Kea Coin Contest
The annual Maunakea Coin Contest is open to all Big Island students in grades K to 12
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Dozens of astronomy and space science organizations around the state join together for a day of community fun at AstroDay, with events in Hilo and in Kona.
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Maunakea Scholars is an innovative program designed to bring Hawai‘i's aspiring young astronomers into the observatory community by competitively allocating observing time on world-class telescopes to local students.
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The Kama‘āina Observatory Experience, presented by Maunakea Observatories and ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center, is a free monthly community event that seeks to inspire a passion for astronomy and an appreciation for the cultural and environmental future of Maunakea among Hawai‘i residents.
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