The northern shore of Kauai is one of the earth's true treasures.
This view from the Hanalei overlook is blessed with this view of the distant taro fields and a resplendent Milky Way.
There are a number of great locations in this tourist area on the northern coast of the island..
Kaua'i is a good place to OBSERVE THE STARS.
The night skies are particularly dark, with limited interference from high-voltage lights.
In celebration of the rare, out-of-this-world view, stargazers assemble at sunset on the KAUMAKANI SOFTBALL FIELD once a month to take in the celestial show..
There are 28 astronomical observatories in the state of HI that have telescopes used for astronomy research.
Some observatories are complexes that host multiple telescopes at the same site.
Not all observatories may be open to the public..
For a well-rounded experience, spending at least 5-7 days on Kauai is recommended.
This allows enough time to explore the island's diverse attractions and participate in various activities while having some downtime for relaxation.
If you're short on time, 4-5 days will allow you to see most of the island..
Kaua'i is a good place to OBSERVE THE STARS.
The night skies are particularly dark, with limited interference from high-voltage lights.
In celebration of the rare, out-of-this-world view, stargazers assemble at sunset on the KAUMAKANI SOFTBALL FIELD once a month to take in the celestial show..
KEASA Observatory is located in Manoa, Kauai, HI.
Not all observatories are open to the public - please contact them beforehand for any public viewing schedules and outreach programs..
Kaua'i is a good place to OBSERVE THE STARS.
The night skies are particularly dark, with limited interference from high-voltage lights.
In celebration of the rare, out-of-this-world view, stargazers assemble at sunset on the KAUMAKANI SOFTBALL FIELD once a month to take in the celestial show..
Known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, Waimea Canyon State Park is located on the western side of Kauai.
The skies are usually clearer on this part of the island.
Add to the clear skies the remoteness of Waimea Canyon and you have yourself a prime place to surf the night sky..
Waipouli Beach Resort is the perfect location to catch a moonrise from the East shore of Kauai.
Known as the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, Waimea Canyon State Park is located on the western side of Kauai.
The skies are usually clearer on this part of the island.
Add to the clear skies the remoteness of Waimea Canyon and you have yourself a prime place to surf the night sky..
The northern shore of Kauai is one of the earth's true treasures.
This view from the Hanalei overlook is blessed with this view of the distant taro fields and a resplendent Milky Way.
There are a number of great locations in this tourist area on the northern coast of the island..
If you’re planning to travel to Kauai, you’ve come to the right place! This beautiful island is home to some of the best stargazing locations in Hawaii. From picturesque beaches to incredible canyons and lush forests, there are plenty of spots to get a good look at the night sky. I’ve listed 15 spots below in alphabetical order. The last two on the.
CAN YOU STARGAZE IN KAUA’I?
Thanks to minimal interference from city lights
Kauai is an ideal place for viewing night skies.
Whether you're planning a Stargazing party
Or just wish to observe our magnificent skies with a friend or two
Let me be your SKYWATCH GUIDE.
I'm Rozlyn Reiner
An astronomy educator
(also known as Rocket Roz)
& I maintain this AstroEvents page.
He also describes King Kalakaua's interest in astronomy and his desire to see an observatory established in Hawaii
As was written in a letter that was sent to Captain R.
S.
Floyd on 22 November 1880.
Mention is also made of how the King purchased a telescope from England in 1883 for Punahou School.
You can see the Milky Way almost all year round. The best time of year for star gazing Kauai is from May to September when the skies are clear and the stars are visible. During this time, it’s easy to find a clear spot in the night sky to take in the beautiful cosmic view. Of course, it’s important to remember that the Milky Way is only visible whe.
In the following section, I’ll report on the details of each of these stargazing spots on Kauai. At the end of the article, you’ll get a free Google Map to each of these locations:.
1) Barking Sands Beach.
2) Kalihiwai Bay.
3) Keahua Arboretum.
4) Kealia Beach.
5) Kekaha Beach Park.
6) Koke’e State Park.
7) Kuamoo Nounou Trail.
8) Maha’ulepu Heritage Trail.
Solar Kauai has been dedicated to providing our island with the highest quality solar service.
ABOUT SOLAR KAUAI Solar Kauai was founded in 1979 and was the very first solar company on the Garden Isle.
With close to 40 years of operation and over 8
000 solar systems installed
Our expertise and experience speaks for itself.
Hawai‘i has long been a center for the study of astronomy.
Across the state
Hundreds of scientists and technicians are actively pursuing astronomical research
And students from universities all over the world come to UH Mānoa to earn a PhD at the Institute for Astronomy.
Astronomy is a key research mission for the UH Mānoa.
Community college in Līhuʻe, Hawaiʻi, U.S.
Kauaʻi Community College is a public community college in Līhuʻe
Hawaiʻi and it is the only institution of higher learning on the island.It is part of the University of Hawaiʻi system and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
