Learning Hawaiian navigation through stargazing in Kakaako

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Are you ready to enjoy an evening of celestial wonders and hands-on learning about the art and science of traditional Hawaiian navigation? Wake Up 2Day’s Chris Latronic went live in Salt at Our Kakaako for more.

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Pualani Hao, Director of Planning and Development for Kamehameha Schools, Nick Bradley, owner of Stargazers of Hawaii, Kaiulani Murphy, Hokulea Navigator and Sage Constantinou, Mentor with Ohana Kilo Hoku & Graduate Student with the Institute for Astronomy Manoa joined to share all the details.

Stargaze Through Telescopes

Take in the night sky from the roof of the SALT parking garage through high-powered telescopes provided by the University of Hawai‘i Institute for Astronomy.

Talk Story With Experts

Talk story about Hawaiian constellations, mo‘olelo and the intersection between traditional and modern astronomy with experts from ‘Ohana Kilo Hōkū and the Polynesian Voyaging Society.

Wayfinding Demonstrations

Learn about Polynesian wayfinding through an interactive demonstration on star navigation with the crew of the Kānehūnāmoku, a 29-foot double-hulled sailing wa‘a.

Hands-On Activities

Try your hand at Kilo Hōkū VR, a virtual reality simulation of sailing on the Hōkūle‘a, the famous deep-sea voyaging canoe, built in the tradition of Hawaiian wa‘a kaulua, that has sailed around the world and sparked a generation of renewal for Hawai‘i’s voyaging and navigation traditions.

Win an Unforgettable Big Island Adventure for Four

Embark on a celestial quest to enter. Grab your Nā Hōkū Navigator Challenge card at ‘Ohana Stargazing, and visit each booth marked on your wayfinding card. Engage in exciting activities and collect stars at every stop. Secure all 6 stars, and make your way back to the registration table to enter our giveaway.

What about the Grand Prize?

• Four round-trip flights to the Big Island (120,000 HawaiianMiles)
• One family day pass to ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center
• One night stay at SCP Hilo Hotel (single or double occupancy only)

First Prize: 1 family membership to Bishop Museum

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Participants must be at least 18 years old to enter. Join in on the fun on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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