Articles tagged with: Astronomy
MKSS-8-16-2007
Posted: Aug 8, 2007
Another great night on the 16th. Happy Birthday to me.Objects seen:
Jupiter
Alberio
Lagoon Nebula
Ring Nebula
Whirlpool Galaxy
Bunch of Meteors
Gaggle of satellites
.....2 more donkeys
Happy viewing.
Jon
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MKSS 07-18-2008
Posted: Jul 7, 2008
hat a great night on Mauna Kea!!Lots of thick clouds plagued our ascent up the mountain, but it was wonderfully clear at the summit. We enjoyed a great sunset and saw Venus on the horizon. On our way back down we noticed clouds at the VLBA and decided to stargaze at 13,000’. It was nice and warm...
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MKSS 7/27/08
Posted: Jul 7, 2008
Weather at the summit was cold with some wind. We had high cirrus which gave us some wicked colors at sunset, but did a good job blocking Saturn and Venus.At the VIS we had mostly clear skies with clouds in the Southern sky and again winds from the NE.
However, we saw Alberio, Jupiter, Lagoon...
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MKSS
Posted: Jul 7, 2008
Aloha,Was a beautiful evening on Mauna Kea last night. Weather at the summit was relatively warm and winds were light. With a nice clear sky we were able to see Venus, Saturn & Mars just after sunset.
At the VIS we one of those “in-your-face” kinda skies. The Milky Way was magnificent and you...
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New Telescopes - Up and Running
Posted: Sep 9, 2008
Shortly after lunch this afternoon I noticed quite a bit of commotion. Everyone of our Mauna Kea summit guides were huddled around 4 stout boxes. What would draw in Merrit, Greg, and Jon on their days off? Why was Blake so giddy? And what was making Buck stand back and nod in sublime approval? I...Continue Reading »
Satellites galore
Posted: Jan 1, 2009
et another fun-filled trip to the summit of Mauna Kea last night. We had the best weather I’ve seen in a couple of weeks. Beautiful views on the way up from saddle road looking back at sun rays falling through the clouds over Pu’u Wa’awa’a, Mauna Loa was spectacular with it’s dusting of snow at...Continue Reading »
Looking Toward the Mountain Mauna Kea, kuahiwi ku ha’o i ka malie
Posted: Aug 8, 2010
Amidst several years of controversy and contention, the summit of Mauna Kea has indeed stood alone in the calm. Now as a community we must stand together and begin the difficult task of developing a harmonious and balanced stewardship of our use of Mauna Kea. To do that successfully, all of us are...Continue Reading »
The View from Poliahu
Posted: Aug 8, 2010
Summit of Mauna Kea Photo by Kirk Aeder The summit of Mauna Kea is a sacred place. Sacred in its stark surreal beauty of cinders, rock, colors, and technology that captures the light of sun and stars. Sacred in its geologic manifestations of fire and ice that portray an ancient conflict. Sacred in...Continue Reading »
Jupiter
Posted: Nov 11, 2010
Coming in at 88,846 miles in diameter, Jupiter is by far the largest planet in our solar system. Being the 5th planet from the sun, and about 1/10 of its size, Jupiter dominates the solar system when it comes to sheer size, and has a volume about 1,000 times that of earth. Jupiter is orbited by...Continue Reading »
Venus
Posted: Nov 11, 2010
Venus is our closest neighboring planet, and almost identical in size to Earth. Often the brightest object in the night sky, Venus is actually surrounded by sulfuric acid, which brilliantly reflects light from the sun. To the naked eye Venus often appears to look like a bright “star” however,...Continue Reading »
Mars
Posted: Nov 11, 2010
Sometimes called the Red Planet, Mars was actually named after war gods in both Greek and Roman Mythology, because of its red or “blood” like appearance. Its color is actually due to high levels of iron in its soil. Being the fourth planet from the sun, it is Earth’s other neighbor, and has...Continue Reading »
Saturn
Posted: Nov 11, 2010
At nearly 10 times the size of Earth, Saturn comes in as the second largest planet in our solar system, next to Jupiter. Scientists believe the planet to consist mostly of gas, with perhaps a super heated, metallic core. It is surrounded by seven giant rings, mostly made of ice fragments, and is...Continue Reading »
Moon
Posted: Nov 11, 2010
Although most people have gazed up at the moon at some point in their lives, many have never had the experience of seeing it through a powerful telescope. This enhanced view brings to life the craters and ancient “oceans” of the lunar landscape. Being the only celestial body other than earth...Continue Reading »
Planets
Posted: Nov 11, 2010
Thought to be “traveling gods” by the Hawaiians, some of the planets in our solar system are visible to the naked eye. Moving independently through the night skies, the planets of our solar system pass overhead within the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Different planets are visible...Continue Reading »
Constellations
Posted: Nov 11, 2010
People have been looking to the stars in wonder for thousands of year. As impressive a sight as the night sky can be, it can also become quite confusing. People started to see shapes in the star patterns in the sky, and began to give these shapes names, which became known as constellations....Continue Reading »
Zodiacal Constellations
Posted: Nov 11, 2010
There are 12 large constellations that span the night sky throughout the year between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, known as Zodiacal Constellation, or the signs of the Zodiac. Many of these constellations also share stars with Hawaiian constellations and stories.Four Star Lines of Hawaii
Posted: Nov 11, 2010
Hawaiians use many stars and constellations to organize the night skies, and often these constellations were used in unison with early seafaring navigation. Four of the main star lines used are known as Ke Ka O Makalii-the bailer of Makalii, which included the Pleiades, Ka Iwikuamoo-“the...Continue Reading »
Ursa Major
Posted: Nov 11, 2010
Ursa Major is a prominent constellation found in the northern hemisphere. Most recognizable is the asterism within the constellation, usually referred to as the Big Dipper. Known as Na Hiku in Hawaiian, this constellation and asterism is of particular interest because it can be used to locate...Continue Reading »
Southern Cross
Posted: Nov 11, 2010
Hawaii is the only place in the 50 states where the Southern Cross, formally known as Crux, is visible in the night sky. This beautiful gem is probably the most famous constellation in the southern hemisphere, and also home to a beautiful star cluster called the “Jewel Box” named for its...Continue Reading »
Cassiopeia
Posted: Nov 11, 2010
Cassiopeia is found in the northern hemisphere and known as Iwa Kelii in Hawaiian. This constellation is often recognized as a big “W” is prominent constellation that can be used to locate other object in the night sky, such as Polaris and the Andromeda Galaxy.
