Hawaiʻi Skies: September Highlights
Astronomical Events
September brings back the excitement of Hawaiʻi Skies, featuring stunning celestial sights and free public events. Notably, Saturn and Neptune will be visible alongside the full moon later this month.
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope
Recently, NASA launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, initially designed as a surveillance satellite but reimagined for astronomical surveys. Roy Gal, an astronomer and outreach coordinator at the University of Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy, elaborated on its significance—showcasing the connection between the telescope and Hawaiʻi through local research and development efforts.
Astronaut Lacy Veach Day
Mark your calendars for October 18th—the 25th Annual Astronaut Lacy Veach Day will be hosted at the Institute for Astronomy in Mānoa. This free event honors the legacy of an astronaut from Hawaiʻi.
For more details on upcoming events, visit this link.
This story aired on The Conversation on September 17, 2026.
