Arguably the oldest natural science, astronomy has played significant roles in many ancient cultures, from religious practices and timekeeping to determining when to plant and harvest crops.
Arguably the oldest natural science, astronomy has played significant roles in many ancient cultures, from religious practices and timekeeping to determining when to plant and harvest crops.
The Polynesian ancestors of Hawaiians used stars to navigate across thousands of miles to reach and finally settle our islands, among numerous other purposes.
At 7 p.m. Monday at the Lyman Museum, Subaru Telescope astronomer and outreach specialist Dr. Yuko Kakazu will describe the early astronomy of Asia and Hawaii.
Kakazu will begin with astronomy’s archaic roots on her home island of Okinawa and connecting these with Hawaii and modern astronomy, with special focus on the seven-star cluster of the Pleiades — a constellation of worldwide significance.
The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum at 276 Haili St. showcases the natural and cultural history of Hawaii.
The museum is open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For additional information, call 935-5021 or visit www.lymanmuseum.org.