Kauaʻi_Educational_Association_for_Science_and_Astronomy

Kauaʻi Educational Association for Science and Astronomy

Kauaʻi Educational Association for Science and Astronomy

Observatory on Kaua'i, Hawaii, US

The Kauaʻi Educational Association for Science and Astronomy (KEASA) is a non-profit[1] educational astronomical organization located in Mana[2] on the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi. It was founded in 1989.[3] It meets monthly for star watches.[4] Its observatory is the largest on the island and takes advantage of Kauaʻi's unique weather and topology which provide some of the best conditions for star gazing at sea level.[5]

Quick Facts Organization, Location ...

Observatory

The KEASA observatory is located on the west side of Kauaʻi at the Pacific Missile Range Facility[6] near Barking Sands Beach at an altitude of 3 metres (9.8 ft). It is funded as a joint venture with Kauai Community College.[7]

The observatory houses the Bob Byers telescopes:[7]

See also

References

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