Peter Michaud

Bishop Museum

Exploring the Universe in Today's Planetaria
The Skies the Limit

In this presentation, Bishop Museum Planetarium Manager, Peter Michaud will
discuss the technology, capabilities and potential of modern planetaria.
Special emphasis will be given to the educational and outreach possibilities
that are possible by forging partnerships with local astronomical resources in
Hawai`i.

In addition, Bishop Museum is currently involved in an educational partnership
with NASA called "The Explorers Project."  From high-z galaxies, to planet
forming regions around nearby stars, materials developed by this project will
have a profound impact on the local and national understanding of scientific
research atop Mauna Kea. An open discussion for ideas and suggestions on this
project will be provided as part of this presentation.

Finally, Peter will present a sneak preview of plans for a new
state-of-the-art planetarium and I-Max Dome facility that will propel Bishop
Museum and local science education into the next century.