Alexis-Ann Acohido
Figure 1 .
Hilo High students observe various light sources through gratings that create a spectrum and separate the light into a rainbow of colors .
Figure 2 .
Gemini Safety Manager John Vierra engages students with safety equipment that observatory technicians must wear to work on large telescopes .
Journey Through the Universe : Twelve Years , and Counting !
Each year , for the past 12 years , Journey Through the Universe ,
Gemini North ’ s premiere local educational outreach program , has impacted thousands of Hawai ‘ i Island students . The program is designed to increase their interest in Science , Technology , Engineering , and Math , while inspiring them to participate in the exploration of the Universe .
Early in March 2016 , over 80 observatory staff professionals — ranging from astronomers to information technology specialists — shared their passion for exploration with over 7,000 local Hawai ‘ i students . The excitement and energy can be seen here in the selection of images from the 12th annual Journey Through the Universe program on the Big Island of Hawai ‘ i , a week-long event that began on March 4th .
The program is a collaboration with the Department of Education Hilo-Waiākea Complex , Hawai ‘ i Island business community , Maunakea observatories , and NASA . More images and details can be found on the program ’ s webpage .
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