Star Gaze Hawaii

Stargazing Sessions

Regularly Scheduled Stargazing Sessions

(808) 323-3481 9AM to 4PM HST (-10GMT)

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Star Gaze Hawaii offers guided tours of the sky at regularly scheduled stargazing sessions at various resorts on the west coast of the Big Island of Hawaii (Kohala Coast Resorts).  Constellations are outlined with our powerful lasers accompanied by commentary and star lore.  View selected deep space objects such as planets, galaxies, nebulae, interesting stars and star clusters, and multiple star systems with our Celestron 11 Telescopes.   Our staff has extensive knowledge and stand ready to answer any questions about astronomy in general.  The perfect activity for amateur astronomers. 

Sessions last one hour, 8 to 9 PM (See list below for specific start times for each resort).   Our adult (12 yrs and up) handout package contains a 15" starmap, selected object list with color pictures, astronomy postcards, astronomy fact booklet and a red LED light.   Children packages (11 to 5 yrs) have a 15" starmap, coloring booklet, crayons, and activity sheet.   

Adults (12 yrs and up):  $30.00
Children (11 yrs to 5 yrs): $15.00
4 and under: Free

All sessions are limited to 30 persons maximum.  Reservations are required.  Sessions may be canceled due to inclement weather or insufficient reservations.  Minimum required attendance is 6 reservations by 5:00 PM.  Stargazing Sessions are held at the following Resorts:

Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel - Every Sunday and Wednesday.  Coast Grill Restaurant rear balcony (Kona Lanai).  Reservations: (808) 880-1111

Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort - Every Tuesday and Thursday.  Kohala Tennis Court #1.  Reservations: (808) 886-1234, Dial 0 for the operator and ask for the Concierge.

The Fairmont Orchid at Mauna Lani - Every Friday 7:30 to 8:30 PM.  Pool Deck.  Reservations: (808) 887-7368.