Stars Above Waikoloa Tour Features

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Celestron Telescopes

Celestron manufactures some of the best telescopes in the world. The equipment we will be using on this guided exploration of space offers a viewing range that is 1600x more powerful than the naked eye. Seeing images of these space objects online is nothing compared to viewing them in person. Using the best technology available, you will be able to see lightyears into the galaxy.

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Seaside Stargazing

For guests staying in the Hilo area, you donʻt have to go far to see a lot of incredible sites. Huge waterfalls, amazing rainforest streams, many volcanoes, gorgeous black sand beaches, and a quaint historical town await adventurers. This is a great area to explore with a private guide. There are a ton of stops you won't want to miss.

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Visual Aids

The astronomer who will be accompanying you and your fellow guests on this tour has decades of experience observing the starry night sky. This means they are much more familiar with the locations and orientation of different points of interest. Have no fear; even if you are new to stargazing or have never even used a telescope before, there will be helpful visual aids. Use high-powered green laser pointers, a star map loaded via iPad, and of course, the direction of your expert guide.

Stars Above Waikoloa Tour Details

Highlights

Use state of the art telescopes
View galaxies in deep space
Complimentary star maps and visual aids.

Guided by a professional Astronomer
Nighttime tour
Learn about ancient Polynesian navigation

Description

Even if you have never been super interested in astronomy, this guided stargazing experience is sure to amaze you. You will have views you would never be able to enjoy without a state-of-the-art telescope. Focusing on a curated list of visually stunning space objects such as stars, star clusters, planets, nebulae, and galaxies will open your mind to the mystery and romance of space. The equipment that will be used is a top-of-the-line telescope that offers vision 1600x more powerful than the naked eye. You'll also have an iPad containing star maps and powerful visual aids to help you understand what you are looking at. All throughout the tour, you will be educated on various subjects related to astronomy, including star lore, the history of astronomy, and how ancient Hawaiians harnessed the power of star navigation to travel great distances.

Price & Availability

Stars Above Waikoloa At Westin Hapuna Beach Resort

AdultsAges 12 yrs+	$75^.00
ChildrenAges 5-11 yrs	$30^.00
InfantsAges 0-5 yrs	FREE

Included

A complimentary star map
Use of a state of the art telescope
iPads for showing helpful visual aids

Itinerary

Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
Available on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
- February 1 to March 31, 7:30 PM
- April 1 to September 30, 8:00 PM
- October 1 to January 30, 7:00 PM

Cancellation

If you need to cancel your tour, please do so 72 hours prior to the tour starting for a full refund. If you are within 72 hours, there is no refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What If The Weather Is Bad?

We pay close attention to weather conditions and will opt to cancel stargazing if the weather is found to be poor between 5pm and 7pm. Keep an eye out for any emails or text messages coming from our team before the tour.
Will We Be Able To See The Milky Way?

All of the stars that you can look up and see in our night sky are part of the Milky Way galaxy. During the summer, you can view Sagittarius and Scorpius more easily and observe the bright band of hazy light running through that area which is the Milky Way.
How Long Is The Tour?

This tour lasts for 1 hour. There are options to go longer if you would like to do a private event.