|
|
|
 |
|
St Joseph Country Fair 2007
|
|
|
|
St Joseph School grounds, October 12, 2007
|
|
|
|
The astronomy community came together for a joint presence at the St Joseph Country Fair. Subaru Telescope, Visitor Information Station (VIS), Gemini Observatory and the UH Institute for Astronomy shared a 20' x 80' canopy tent under sunny skies.
The VIS had displays and a mirror grinding station, Subaru Telescope offered coloring activities, and the Gemini Observatory offered hands-on activities. The UH Institute for Astronomy brought a video kiosk playing informational videos produced by the office of Science Education and Public Outreach, solar telescopes and robot kits for kids to explore. There seemed to be many people attracted to the "astronomy tent" - a tribute to the clever ways our friends on the mountain have engaged the public through interactive outreach.
Mahalo to Subaru Telescope, Gemini Observatory, Visitor Information Station, and UH Institute for Astronomy.
|
|
|
| The event was blessed with good weather, and attendance was good |
|
 |
|
| Views of our friendly neighborhood star (Sun) was offered through a Coronado PST |
|
 |
 |
|
 |
|
|
| We taught the little boy on the right how to point the SunSpotter, and he was on it |
Astronomy tent, with Gemini Observatory, the VIS, Subaru Telescope and the IfA |
Its always fun to hang out with other astronomy outreach folks at this event |
|
 |
 |
 |
|
| The robotics exploration station was a popular site for kids of all ages |
Kea'eloa coastal sailing canoe was on display |
Hokualaka'i crew Lamona Shintani and a young visitor on the steering sweep |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
