The Hawaiian Sky Tonight
Quick Information
- Live planetarium show about Hawaiʻi’s night sky.
- Features stars, constellations, and planets.
- Uses Digistar and Chronos II projectors.
- Runs 25 minutes
- All ages welcome
The Hawaiian Sky Tonight is a live, interactive planetarium program that invites audiences to journey through the stars, constellations, and planets visible in Hawaiʻi’s skies on the night of the show. Guided by a presenter and powered by advanced Digistar and Chronos II projection systems, the experience combines cultural and scientific perspectives to bring the cosmos to life in vivid detail. In just 25 minutes, visitors of all ages can gain a deeper appreciation for the beauty and significance of the Hawaiian night sky.
Show details
- Show content updates regularly to match the current night sky.
- Visitors learn how to identify major constellations above Hawaiʻi.
- Planets visible that evening are highlighted and explained.
Technical specifications
- Projection system: Evans & Sutherland Digistar digital projection simulates the universe with real-time accuracy.
- Star field precision: GOTO Chronos II optical-mechanical star projector displays over 8,500 stars with high brightness and clarity.
- Show duration: Standard runtime of 25 minutes, optimized for all age groups.
For more information, technical details, and licensing inquiries, please contact our Planetarium Manager, Romee Gaoiran, at romee.gaoiran@bishopmuseum.org, or fill out the form below.