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| The long-awaited, much-anticipated opening of the Imiloa Astronomy Center took place over February 2006. There were open house events for community groups including Hawaiian kupuna, family and friends, Mauna Kea Observatories, UH Hilo and Hawaii Community College, educators from public, private and charter schools and the hospitality industry. A gala banquet honoring the Senator Daniel Inouye was held the evening preceding the Dedication and Blessing on Monday, February 20. |
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| Folks were lining up to the rafters for previews of the new digital planetarium |
Michael Pearson at the control console of the new 120 seat state-of-the-art planetarium |
Informal historical reviews with Randall Monaghan, Mel Choy and Bennett Bolek |
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| Standing proudly before a mountain exhibit, Imiloa staff Janet Babb and Justina Mattos |
Kupuna Leilehua Omphroy and Imiloa Director Peter Giles before the performance |
160-200 visitors came out for the Hula Ki`i puppet performace in the Special Events Hall |
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| Auntie Leilehua Omphroy opens the puppet show with some banter with youngsters |
Lazlo and the puhi, swimming through the audience members |
Guests dine in the future restaurant of the Imiloa Astronomy Center at dusk |
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Leeann Giles welcomes Mauna Kea Observatory guests into the restaurant area for pupus and beverages
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Imiloa Celebration Dinner - February 19, 2006
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UHH Chancellor Rose Tseng, UH President David McClain, Dr Earl Bakken and Imiloa Director Peter Giles about to unveil Imiloa mosaic
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| Honorable Senator Daniel Inouye could not attend, but offered a video message |
Closeup of artist Clayton Young's mosaic "Voyage of the Navigator" in the lobby |
Larry Kimura and Peter Giles leading guests from the center to the banquet venue |
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| Nahenahe music from (l-r): Hiapo Perreira, Bryson Embernate and Kamakoa Asing |
UH Institute for Astronomy table with representation from Oahu, Maui and Hilo |
Wide angle view of the banquet area during the program after dinner |
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| UH President David McClain |
UHH Chancellor Rose Tseng |
Mistress of Ceremonies Elizabeth Lindsey |
Peter Giles presenting a print to Senator Inouye's Legislative Aide Jennifer Sabas |
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| Peter acknowledging NAOJ Director General Norio Kaifu for 3D theater donation |
Wes Wenhardt, Peter Giles and Sybil Wong Kyi |
Peter and Rose presenting a print to Dr Earl Bakken for his generous educational donation |
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Imiloa Blessing and Opening Ceremonies - February 20, 2006
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Several hundred members of the community were invited to attend the Blessing and Dedication of the Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii
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| Students and faculty of Nawahiokalaniopuu School and Ka Haka Ula o Keelikolani |
Pila Wilson with Clayton Hee and Russell Kokubun with Peter Giles seated in back |
Students of the Nawahi o Kalaniopuu Hawaiian Immersion Charter School |
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| Rolf Kudritzki, Director of the UH IfA |
NAOJ Director General Norio Kaifu |
Kalepa Baybayan of the Hokualakai canoe |
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Nainoa Thompson, Hokulea navigator |
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Paul Coleman, Hawaiian astrophysicist at UH IfA |
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| Royal Order of Kamehameha I offers a hookupu to Imiloa through a Nawahi student |
Ed Stevens of Kahu ku Mauna offering his organization's hookupu |
Students of Nawahi o Kalaniopuu holding hookupu from various groups |
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| A dance and chant in honor of Poliahu, snow goddess of Mauna Kea |
Procession by honorees toward the entrance of the Imiloa for formal dedication |
Kalena Silva offering a pule for the building before ceremonial cutting of the piko |
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| Nawahi students delivering hookupu offerings to foyer in the Imiloa Center lobby |
Kalepa Baybayan talking to Kaanohi Pea, a crew member and canoe builder of the Makalii in front of a scale model of the Hokualakai |
Subaru Telescope Director Hiroshi Karoji enjoying some of the exhibits in Imiloa |
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| Mayor Harry Kim stepping over "clinkers" in the adze quarry exhibit |
Some folks looking to see if they recognize anyone in the Hawaiian history gallery |
Nainoa Thompson and Jennifer Sabas, Legislative Aide to Senator Daniel Inouye |
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