Category: Human Interest

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Gemini hosts Astronomy on Tap, Hilo

Combining the Powers of Space and Drink: Gemini Observatory hosts Hawaii’s first Astronomy on Tap Who: You (and your friends 21 years and older) What: Astronomy on Tap, Hilo When: Wednesday, February 22nd, 7:00 – 9:00 pm Where: Hilo Town Tavern, 168 Keawe St, Hilo, HI 96720 Why: To learn about the cosmos in a […]

Aunty Mimi’s Astro-Bash: Free, Frozen, Family Fun

Aunty Mimi’s Astro-Bash: Free, Frozen, Family Fun The verdict is in on Aunty Mimi’s Astro-Bash… The evening was an Astro-Blast!!! Aunty Mimi held her inaugural Astro-Bash located at the Hilo Public Library on January 11th. More than 140 people packed onto the Library lanai to enjoy a free night of hands on activities, give-aways, and a “cool” live science […]

Get to Know Gemini! – Markus Kissler-Patig

Get to Know Gemini is a new series of blog posts aimed to highlight the different careers, backgrounds, and types of people contributing to Gemini Observatory and its science. Name: Markus Kissler-Patig What is your current position and at which telescope? Director – who acts for all of Gemini (North and South) In four lines […]

Aunt Mimi’s Astro-Bash!

AUNTY MIMI’S ASTRO-BASH! Come explore the mysteries of cold space at the Hilo Public Library when Aunty Mimi’s Astro-Bash rolls into town! “Science, especially astronomy, is such an awesome and messy adventure,” said Mimi Fuchs, also known as Aunty Mimi. “It’s fun and wild, full of curiosity, it’s stimulating and at the same time it […]

Get to Know Gemini! – Ricardo Cárdenes

Get to Know Gemini is a new series of blog posts aimed to highlight the different careers, backgrounds, and types of people contributing to Gemini Observatory and its science. Name: Ricardo Cárdenes What is your current position and at which telescope? Data Process Developer at Gemini North In four lines, explain what you do as […]

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