History of Astronomy in Hawaii

By ILUVFHS

  • Polynesian Period

    Discovered many stars & planets, used to aid discovery of the Hawaiian Islands

  • King Kalakaua

    Installed astronomical telescope at school in Honolulu

  • Walter Steiger

    Established a solar observatory at the peak of Haleakela

  • UH Institute for Astronomy

    Established in Honolulu

  • Twin Keck telescopes

    Giant Twin Keck telescopes

  • TMT

    Plans to build 30 METER telescope in the future