‘Imiloa Astronomy Center gets $1.1M grant

HONOLULU (AP) — The ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center is getting a $1.1 million grant to take its knowledge on the road with a mobile laboratory.

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation — chaired by Intel co-founder Gordon Moore — donated the funds to the center.

University of Hawaii at Hilo Chancellor Don Straney says the project will allow ‘Imiloa and the university to reach Big Island students and families in rural areas.