Subaru Telescope Hawaii Outreach

09/01/2026

📖The story of the is now available in English✨️

The English translation of “Uchū no Hate Made” (To the Ends of the Universe), a book chronicling the journey to build the Subaru Telescope, has been published under the title “Makaliʻi in Hawaiʻi.” The title refers to Makaliʻi, the Hawaiian name for the Pleiades star cluster, also known in Japan as Subaru.

The book tells the story of how a dream shared by Japanese researchers—to build one of the world's largest optical telescopes—was turned into reality.

Keiichi Kodaira, former Director General of and a key figure in advancing the Subaru Telescope project, carefully recounts this journey, looking beyond the scientific and technological achievements to the politics, organizations, and people involved in bringing the project to life.

We are deeply pleased that, with the publication of the English edition, the story of the Subaru Telescope can now reach readers around the world.

Through “Makaliʻi in Hawaiʻi,” we invite you to discover the stories of the people who came together to make the Subaru Telescope a reality.
spie.org/Kodaira

08/29/2026

[Subaru Gallery] Lenticular Galaxy NGC 4996
A "lens-shaped" lenticular galaxy, NGC 4996, lies between elliptical and spiral galaxies in form. It lacks prominent spiral arms but reveals a bright central bar and a faint outer ring.
https://subarutelescope.org/en/gallery/pressrelease/extragalactic/2026/08/26/3754.html?id=3754&mainID=all&tags=

subarutelescope.org > Subaru Gallery

Subaru Telescope is an 8.2-meter optical-infrared telescope at the summit of Maunakea, Hawaiʻi, operated by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), National Institutes of Natural Sciences.

08/28/2026

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is nearing launch!🚀 A press conference was held on Aug. 26 (JST), with NAOJ's Dr. Yusei Koyama hoping coordinated observations with the will reveal an unprecedented view of the Universe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT4cEjnJbBk (JP only.)

08/26/2026

Using archival HSC data, researchers discovered the nearly dormant, coma-free Comet 28P/Neujmin and made the first precise ground-based measurement of a comet nucleus's reflectance. The findings offer new clues to comet evolution.
https://subarutelescope.org/en/results/2026/08/24/3750.html

subarutelescope.org > Science Results

08/21/2026

Due to current and expected weather conditions, the Tanabata Block Party 2026, organized by the , has been canceled.
Mahalo nui for your support! We hope to see you at other local events across Hawaiʻi Island.
Have a safe and wonderful weekend!

08/21/2026

[Subaru Gallery] After sunset at the : the Milky Way stretches overhead, Venus glows low in the west, and faint zodiacal light rises through the sky. Altair, Vega, and Deneb form the Summer Triangle (Navigator’s Triangle) above Maunakea.
https://subarutelescope.org/en/gallery/facility/2026/08/19/3752.html?id=3752&mainID=all&tags=

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08/19/2026

Don’t miss the 2026 Tanabata Block Party coming up this Saturday, August 22! Join us from 4-9 pm at North Aʻohoku Place in Hilo for this free, family-friendly event that celebrates the beauty of Japanese tradition alongside the wonder of modern science.

🔑 Take behind-the-scenes tours of the UH Institute for Astronomy, , and Gemini North Telescope base facilities.

🥁 Experience cultural performances, Tanabata storytelling, Bon dance lessons, and Taiko drumming.

🍽️ Enjoy great food from a variety of food trucks.

🔗 Learn more about the 2026 Tanabata Block Party at:
https://subarutelescope.org/en/news/announcements/2026/08/06/3748.html
subarutelescope.org > Topics & Announcements

08/17/2026

Last night, the website was temporarily unavailable due to the impacts of Hurricane Lala. We're pleased to report that the site is now back online. Thank you for your patience, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
https://subarutelescope.org/

08/14/2026

Join the ✨️Tanabata Block Party 2026✨️—a free, family-friendly event by the Maunakea Observatories!
📍 North Aʻohoku Place, Hilo
🗓 August 22, 2026 | 4–9 p.m.
🌟 Don’t miss the base facility tours at 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30 p.m.
https://subarutelescope.org/en/news/announcements/2026/08/06/3748.html

08/12/2026

🚨 Calling all JDM car owners:

We are excited to announce that the crowd-favorite Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) Car Show is returning for the 2026 Tanabata Block Party with an expanded showcase!

Join us on Saturday, August 22, from 4 to 9 pm to see stunning Japanese domestic market-inspired vehicles along North A‘ohoku Place, and be sure to check out everything the event has to offer. As part of the festivities, Yamada Furniture will also be giving away a children’s racecar bed.

🔗 Want to participate? Register at bit.ly/JDM-Car-Show-26