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New CFHT-Asahi StarCam Brings Live Views of Maunakea to the World
Since 2021, the Subaru-Asahi StarCam has provided a 24/7 livestream of the eastern side of Maunakea for viewers. Now, a new livestream is offering an additional view from the new CFHT-Asahi StarCam thanks to a partnership between the Canada-France-Hawaiʻi Telescope (CFHT) and Asahi Shimbun.
MKOs and Community Come Together for Tanabata Block Party
On August 17, Maunakea Observatories celebrated the Tanabata Star Festival along with 25 years of astronomy discoveries from Gemini North and Subaru telescopes. The block party, held on North Aʻohōkū Place adjacent to ʻImiloa, brought the community together for food, crafts, bon dance, and lots of STEM activities for keiki.