Kaua‘i Educational Association for Science and Astronomy

The Kaua‘i Educational Association for Science and Astronomy (KEASA) is a non-profit[1] educational astronomical organization located in Mana[2] on the Hawaiian island of Kaua‘i. 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 Kaua‘i's unique weather and topology which provide some of the best conditions for star gazing at sea level.[5]

KEASA Observatory
OrganizationKaua‘i Educational Association for Science and Astronomy
LocationMana, Kaua‘i, Hawaii, US
Coordinates21.983°N 159.75°W / 21.983; -159.75
Altitude3 metres (9.8 ft)
Established1989 (1989)
Websitewww.keasa.org

Observatory

The KEASA observatory is located on the west side of Kaua‘i 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]

References
  1. "Kauai Educational Association For Science And Astronomy, Keasa in Lawai, Hawaii (HI)". Nonprofitfacts.com. Retrieved 2015-03-26.
  2. "KEASA Observatory". Observatory Directory. Retrieved 2015-03-26.
  3. Fry, Kathie. "Telescopes and Observatories in Hawaii". Hawaii for Visitors. Retrieved 2015-03-26.
  4. Jones, Trent. "Stargazing Tours in Hawaii". USA Today. Retrieved 2015-03-26.
  5. Fujimoto, Dennis. "Dire says astronomy on Kaua'i is looking up". The Garden Island. Retrieved 2015-03-26.
  6. "About Kool Space Science". KoolSpaceScience.org. Retrieved 2015-03-26.
  7. Dire, James R. "KEASA Observatory". Astrojim.com. Retrieved 2015-03-26.

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