Saturn rings
We decided not to take the mauna kea sunset and stargazing tour, but we still wanted to do some stargazing, as hawaii is an excellent place to see the milky way. So we found this tour, which come highly recommended. It was as expected, and we pretty much saw all the pictures they posted in their websites, including a photo of Saturn with its rings. That was the "star" of the night. These are amateur astronomers vary passionate with what they do. To view Saturn, they switched to a special very expensive lens for planetary viewing. It was really worth it.
Oh, and in the mean time, I learned where Sagitarious is, trying to shoot Scorpion, which tail extends into Maui's hook. And yeah we saw the milky way. We also sighted three orbiting satelites and several falling stars.
They do that in the parking lot of the Hapuna beach resort (one of them, booked for that matter, security guards know about that. You will receive your instructions after you book it. It was well worht it.
Anon A
2022-08-11
Excellent optics and knowledgable guides
Our astronomy guides were extremely knowledgeable, answered many questions, and showed a variety of stunning sights with highly sophisticated telescopes. What's more, this was all done without the convenience of trekking up the mountain (a lengthy drive) and into the cold. This was money well spent to enjoy the amazing sky in Hawaii.
bsebastian2022
2022-07-13
This was a highlight of our trip!
My 9 yr old loved seeing the galaxies and star clusters. The astronomer hosts were organized, knowledgeable, and fun! Great experience! Saw a galaxy 30 MILLION light years away!
mary elizabeth
2021-09-13
Had a great experience with my family - relaxed yet informative, highly recommended!
Sarah G.
2021-01-04
I really loved this event! Well-priced, quality service by two very knowledgeable and kind people. We got to see awesome sights such as a close-up moon, Saturn and Jupiter, Orion's nebula, several constellations, and a couple galaxies.
Susan K.
2019-04-05
Everything we were hoping for!
More then 20 sharp, breathtaking stars, galaxies, and planets in just an hour; fun facts and history--you'll be amazed at the important role PlayStations once had at the Keck Observatory--and a few tantalizing science-bits to send you Googling for more.
The team was super-efficient but patient, and committed to helping every guest get the entire, rich experience. And the venue was easy to reach and comfortable.
Christine L.
2018-07-03
Starry Starry Night in Hapuna!
Wonderful telescope tour great for ages 6 and up.
It was an out of this world experience!
Our guide was helpful and professional.
We had so much fun- we saw a dead star, globular cluster, stargate cluster in addition to the usual constellations and planets.
Jupiter and Saturn shine brightly tonight.
Highly recommended!!
Jordan M.
2016-06-10
Great experience! I'm so happy that my family and I signed up for this rather than going to another place, like the Mauna Kea Observatory. Definitely affordable and easy to get to. The group was intimate -- only 6 people in total. He moved the telescope around to show us different stars and clusters and pointed out multiple constellations. They used different lenses and even had a lense for a phone, so we got to take pictures of the moon! They were incredibly hospitable & catered to what we were interested in. I would definitely do this again!
