Maunakea Observatories Outreach Committee holds the annual Maunakea Coin Contests for all Big Island students in grades K to 12, including homeschooled children. Students are asked to make a drawing for a design that represents Maunakea, including different aspects like environment, astronomy and culture.
The 2023 edition of the contest is now open, with a deadline of March 15. The contest information has not changed from past years and is available on the website at https://www.mkaoc.org/coin/2023 and the design sheet and contest rules can be downloaded on the official website.
Entries can be dropped off at any KTA store before Wednesday, March 15, 2023, or mailed to:
Kumiko Usuda-Sato
Maunakea Coin Contest Committee
c/o Subaru Telescope, NAOJ
650 North A'ohoku Place
Hilo, HI 96720
In addition, Astro Day will be held at the Prince Kuhio Plaza on Satu7rday, May 6, 2023 from 10 am to 4 pm.
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