Join the Maunakea Observatories for the 9th annual AstroDay West! AstroDay is a free, family-friendly event featuring interactive science demonstrations, educational activities, and opportunities to learn from local astronomers, scientists, and educators.

Explore Gemini Observatory’s portable planetarium, Hale Hōkū, safely view the sun through solar telescopes (weather permitting), and participate in hands-on activities highlighting astronomy, engineering, science, and more.

There will also be prize drawings for a Celestron telescope and other giveaways at noon and 2 p.m., along with the Maunakea Coin Contest for Hawaiʻi Island students in grades K–12.