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Shooting For The Stars
January 5, 2009 ·
Sure, I can spot the Big Dipper. And while I love a full moon, nothing beats the promise of wishing on a shooting star. But those iconic nighttime wonders aside, my knowledge of a darkened sky is basic at best.
Determined to heighten my celestial sense, I knew few Earthly viewing venues could top Mauna Kea on Hawaii’s Big Island. So on a recent romp to this remarkably diverse island, I decided to shoot for Hawaii Forest & Trail’s (HF&T’s) stargazing tour to this renowned astronomical observing... [Read more]
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