Upcoming Public Shows Click here for a Fall 2009 show schedule PDF document. There will be no public Imaginarium shows during July. Shows will resume on August 12, with the "Stargazing" show. The Lanihuli Observatory will be open to the public after Friday night shows (weather permitting).
	Larry Cat in Space Friday, June 26, 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 11, 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 27, 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 22, 7:00 p.m. Targeted primarily for grades K-3, this show is an imaginative story about an inquisitive cat who takes a trip to the Moon.
	Stargazing Wednesday, August 12, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 9, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, 7:00 p.m. Join us for this live star show held on the second Wednesday of every month.
	Stars of the Pharaohs Friday, August 14, 7:00 p.m. Audiences will be taken back 6,000 years to the land of ancient Egypt and the stars in its desert skies. The Imaginarium’s multi-media show reenacts the mythological creation of the Egyptian universe and discusses the celestial connections of the many pyramids that stand sentinel to its ancient history.
	Sky Pirates Friday, August 28, 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, 7:00 p.m. Learn the constellations from the deck of the pirate ship Pilfer. Designed especially for children in grades K-4, this show is a beginner’s guide on how to find the constellations.
	Oceans in Space Friday, September 11, 7:00 p.m. Oceans In Space is a unique Imaginarium show which takes audiences on a voyage beneath the oceans of earth and beyond to the shores of alien worlds.
	The Search for Life in the Universe Friday, October 9, 7:00 p.m. Are we alone in the universe? Journey from the imagination of science fiction to the wonders of science fact.  Learn about the attempts being made to establish contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. Examine the ingredients necessary for life on our planet as we ponder the possibility of life in our solar system and beyond.
	Cowboy Astronomer Friday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. This brand new show at the Imaginarium is a skillfully woven tapestry of star tales and native American legends, combined with constellation identification, star-hopping, and astronomy tidbits--all told from the unique viewpoint of a cowboy astronomer who has traveled the world plying his trade and learning the sky along the way.
	Star of Bethlehem: The Magi's Story Friday, December 11, 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 8, 7:00 p.m. This show explores some of the astronomical possibilities for the Star which guided Wise Men to Bethlehem.

Public Show Prices

Regular (Friday) Shows:

• $3 for children (12 and under)
• $4 for UH students, military or seniors (65+)
• $5 for adults

Stargazing (Wednesday) Shows:

• $3 per person

Tickets may be purchased at the Imaginarium box office 30 minutes before the show, or call 235-7433 to reserve tickets in advance. Reserved tickets must be picked up at the box office at least 15 minutes before showtime, otherwise they may be sold to waiting customers.

Please Note:
Credit cards are not accepted at the box office.
Late seating is not permitted.
No food or drinks inside the Imaginarium.

About the Hokulani Imaginarium
Hawaiian for Starry Heavens, Windward Community College's Hokulani Imaginarium is a high-tech planetarium and multi-media facility. Read more about the WCC Imaginarium here.
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Special Events

In the year 2009, the world will celebrate the International Year of Astronomy as it commemorates the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s use of a telescope to study the skies.

WCC's Center for Aerospace Education will be hosting a variety of special events throughout 2009, including:

Astrophotography Exhibit: "From the Earth to the Universe"
September - December
Visit the Windward Community College library to view a special astrophotography exhibit, sponsored by the Center for Aerospace Education.
Free; open during library hours.

Ho'olaule'a: Center for Aerospace Education Open House
Saturday, September 26
Catch the Imaginarium sampler show, “Flights of Fancy” ($2; every 30 minutes from 1-3 p.m.). Play with hands-on science activities in the Aerospace Exploration Lab. Stroll along the solar system walkway towards the Lanihuli Observatory where you’ll explore the Magic Planet. Travel to distant planets in the evening Imaginarium show, “Far Out Space Places” ($3-5; 7 p.m.).

Haunted Village
Friday, October 30, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
A Halloween event for the whole family. Activities include Dr. Phrankenstein’s Phantom Physics Lab, knightly combat, spooky storytelling and more. Take a virtual tour of a haunted graveyard in the special Imaginarium show “Nightwalk”. Shows every 20 minutes from 6-8 p.m. Ticket prices: $3 per mortal or $2 in costume.

Makahiki: Astronomical & Cultural Perspectives
Wednesday, November 18
Explore how astronomy and culture intersect in the Hawaiian New Year celebration. Check back here for more information to come.

Symposium: She is an Astronomer
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Please note: This symposium has been rescheduled from May 19, 2009 to December 3, 2009.
A symposium for middle and high school girls to learn more about careers in astronomy. Teachers can contact nancyali@hawaii.edu or call 236-9169 for more information.
Cost: Free