What is Hui Kilolani

Hui Kilolani is the Hawaiian name of the Hawaiian Astronomical Society. The name means "group which watches the heavens" from the Hawaiian hui (group), kilo (to watch) and lani (heavens). Astronomers are also called kilohoku (starwatchers) from the Hawaiian hoku (star).

In ancient Hawaii the terms kilolani and kilohoku refered more to astrologers than astronomers, but they are used interchangeably today.