Manaiakalani

The Bright Star Pattern

Mānaiakalani is a special group of stars that looks like a pattern in the night sky. People from Polynesian culture have told stories about this star pattern for a long time. Its name means “The Chief’s Fishline.”

A Story from Long Ago

In old stories, a hero named Māui used a big fishhook to catch huge fish in the ocean. These fish became the beautiful islands where many people now live.

Stars That Help Us Travel

The stars of Mānaiakalani are mainly found in a group called Scorpius, which looks like a scorpion. It also includes a special set of stars known as the Navigator's Triangle. Long ago, these bright stars helped people travel across the big ocean to find new homes.