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词条 Kaua‘i Educational Association for Science and Astronomy
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  1. Observatory

  2. References

  3. Further reading

  4. External links

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|name = KEASA Observatory
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|organization = {{nowrap|Kaua‘i Educational Association}} {{nowrap|for Science and Astronomy}}
|location = Mana, Kaua‘i, Hawaii, US
|coords = {{Coord|21.983|N|159.75|W|display=inline}}
|altitude = {{convert|3|m|ft}}
|established = {{Start date|1989}}
|website = {{URL|http://www.keasa.org/}}
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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]

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 {{convert|3|m|ft}}. It is funded as a joint venture with Kauai Community College.[7]

The observatory houses the Bob Byers telescopes:[7]

  • A 17-inch PlaneWave Instruments corrected Dall-Kirkham Cassegrain reflector
  • A Celestron HD11
  • A Televue NP101

References

1. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.nonprofitfacts.com/HI/Kauai-Educational-Association-For-Science-And-Astronomy-Keasa.html |title=Kauai Educational Association For Science And Astronomy, Keasa in Lawai, Hawaii (HI) |work=Nonprofitfacts.com |accessdate=2015-03-26}}
2. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.go-astronomy.com/observatory.php?ID=249 |title=KEASA Observatory |work=Observatory Directory |accessdate=2015-03-26}}
3. ^{{cite web |last=Fry |first=Kathie |url=http://www.hawaiiforvisitors.com/attractions/observatories.htm |title=Telescopes and Observatories in Hawaii |work=Hawaii for Visitors |accessdate=2015-03-26}}
4. ^{{cite news |last=Jones |first=Trent |url=http://traveltips.usatoday.com/stargazing-tours-hawaii-59687.html |title=Stargazing Tours in Hawaii |work=USA Today |accessdate=2015-03-26}}
5. ^{{cite news |first=Dennis |last=Fujimoto |url=http://thegardenisland.com/news/local/dire-says-astronomy-on-kaua-i-is-looking-up/article_13e9cf48-b155-11e2-a3a3-0019bb2963f4.html |title=Dire says astronomy on Kaua‘i is looking up |work=The Garden Island |accessdate=2015-03-26}}
6. ^{{cite web |url=http://koolspacescience.com/about_kool_space.htm |title=About Kool Space Science |work=KoolSpaceScience.org |accessdate=2015-03-26}}
7. ^{{cite web |last=Dire |first=James R. |url=http://www.astrojim.net/KEASA%20Observatory.html |title=KEASA Observatory |work=Astrojim.com |accessdate=2015-03-26}}

Further reading

  • {{cite news |first=Alden |last=Alayvilla |url=http://kaleookcc.org/?p=887 |title=Vice Chancellor James Dire: ‘Kaua‘i is an ideal location for astronomical observing’ |work=Ke Kukui o KCC |accessdate=2015-03-26}}

External links

  • {{official website|http://www.keasa.org/}}
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6 : 1989 establishments in Hawaii|Amateur astronomy organizations|Buildings and structures in Kauai County, Hawaii|Education in Kauai County, Hawaii|Kauai|Non-profit organizations based in Hawaii

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