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Hawaiian Students Honor Heritage with Nebula Project at Gemini

11/20/2025

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Four Hawai‘i high school students joined the inaugural Project Hokulani internship and selected NGC 6820 to mark the International Gemini Observatory's 25th anniversary.
They named the image Ua ‘Ohi‘a Lani, meaning "Heavenly ‘Ohi‘a Rains," inspired by a traditional Hawaiian story about love and renewal.
The team conducted hands-on telescope work and cultural education about Maunakea, linking science to local heritage, with Gemini North capturing the nebula and star cluster.

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Four Hawai‘i high school students joined the inaugural Project Hokulani internship and selected NGC 6820 to mark the International Gemini Observatory's 25th anniversary.
They named the image Ua ‘Ohi‘a Lani, meaning "Heavenly ‘Ohi‘a Rains," inspired by a traditional Hawaiian story about love and renewal.
The team conducted hands-on telescope work and cultural education about Maunakea, linking science to local heritage, with Gemini North capturing the nebula and star cluster.