The Institute for Astronomy will hold a star party — complete with hot chocolate and peppermint candy canes — 6–8 p.m. Sunday on the Hamilton Library Lawn, University of Hawaii at Manoa.
IfA telescopes will be set up for a dusk-to-dark viewing of the moon, planets and stars at the “Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy 2009” event. Free campus parking.
Visit the Hamilton Library Bridge Gallery to see an exhibit tied to the yearlong celebration: http://library.manoa.hawaii.edu/about/exhibits/bridge_2009.html#universe