2006 Astronaut Ellison Onizuka Science Day
University of Hawaii at Hilo • Saturday, January 28, 2006
Photo-documentary of the Exhibits of Onizuka Science Day 2006
Okay, so it rained all week, and even snowed and hailed on the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, but by Saturday, the sun had finally poked through the clouds and made a wonderful appearance for a special Onizuka Science Day that celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Challenger Disaster.
Aimee Whalen, NASA Stardust Outreach with some 3D Anaglyphs on display Carolyn Kaichi of the Bishop Museum performs a black hole demonstration Mike Connelley offered views of the sun, \after a week of rain and snow
Josh of the University Astrophysics Club with some gas emission tubes Another satisfied customer: Remi Cabanac with the very popular CFHT calendars! The Onizuka Space Center exhibit was one of the most popular attractions of the day! Yeah, even moms can have a bunch 'o fun at the Onizuka Science Day
The folks at the Hawaii County Radio-Control Club had some pretty cool models Uncle John Kahiapo of the Department of Aquatic Resources talks to students Shelley Steele and assistant from Dolphin Quest at the Hilton Waiakoloa Lisa Parr and students brought specimens for the UHH Marine Biology booth
Andolie Marten gettin' busy at the very popular Gemini Observatory booth David Carvalho talking about earthquakes at the Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes Anne and Ben manning the Visitor Information Station. About to take off at the Experiment Aircraft flight simulator computer program
See you
next year!
Walter Steiger and the cool CSO vacuum demonstration Astronaut Robert Curbeam, a veteran of STS-85 and STS-98, gave a powerful address to a packed audience in the opening program, then offered his time to sign autographs