BMAC & Megalodon
November 16th, 2008 by Alan OkamiI'm sure I mentioned I am a board member on the BMAC, Bishop Museum Association Council, right? Well I missed this year's Treat Street, because I was overloading. I took some time off and spent it with my family instead. Part out of guilt, part out of pride of association, here's another blog about the museum. I'm actually really honored and thrilled to serve on the board as it has been a long standing desire. Now, .......enter MEGALODON!!!
As you enter the parking, you are greeted by a massive shark, more to come inside! It's a travelling exhibit from Florida, with its main attraction being Megalodon, the largest shark to ever live.
Alright, so I was a shark dork as a little boy in Pauoa Elementary, so naturally, the anticipation was building inside of me.
Now that's beeeeeg! Here's my two little.....angels. I won't give away too much, because the museu would really like you to visit. Better yet, become a member and help support its programs. Did you know that Hawaii was the only kingdom ever to exist in the USA? 
This one blew me away. It's in the planetarium. This area was previously only a staging area. Now, it's an incredible display utilizing four projectors and five computers. This is not the home screen of my iphone. It's a real time projection of our home, mother Earth. BTW, she's not feeling well. We gotta go more green, so that our home won't go red, as in hot. Temperature's rising.Â
November 17th, 2008 at 7:11 am
Whenever we come over to visit Oahu, we make it a point to stop by Bishop Museum. The last exhibit we went to was this past August. My grand-daughter had a blast at the Volcano Exhibit then we went to see the Whale exhibit. Truly enjoyed it.
As for the projected Earth, we first saw it at the Imiloa Astronomy Center at UH Hilo where we are members from the opening. I thought it was really cool. At the Members open house, one of the volunteers explained how it was done and what is was showing. Awesome to see satellite pictures of our Planet.
And cute your two....angels.
(their eyes get that kolohe look)
November 17th, 2008 at 8:57 am
Wow, haven't been there in a long time. Your boys are adorable! I'm sure they're rascal, though. I should take my cousin to Bishop Museum one day.
November 17th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Alan, I haven't been to the Bishop Museum in such a long time. I used to go to the Plantarium a lot years ago to see the shows. I really enjoyed that.
November 17th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
I have never seen the entire show at the planetarium. I always fall asleep. I sure hope I do not snore! It would be embarassing to be louder than the amplified host.
Maybe they could say it is the ambient background noise of the universe -- the echo of the Big Bang!
Bwah-ha-ha-ha-ha!
November 18th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Ynaku,
Thanks, the Museum needs all the help it can get. Not so much funding going around these days.
Kelli,
They are my two little buddies, most of the time. There's a lot going on at the Museum, this year we are highlighting Hula.
M,
The planetarium is still up and running, but I think they're still using some stuff from a little back when. The new exhibit is really neat.
wafan,
Zzzzzz, huh? Oh, thanks. I know what you mean, been in there with my kids. It's a big factor in whom you have giving the presentation inside.
November 19th, 2008 at 4:34 am
It is not so much the presenter or presentation as it is the heat. Dang. coming in from cooler climes is brutal. The heat drains me and I end up falling asleep sometime during the day. No wonder they take siestas in Mexico. HA!
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