(meteorobs) Perseids in Maui

[Matson, Robert D.]

Hi Joseph,

Plenty of other good, dark locations in Maui if you don't want to drive
up to Haleakala. If you are on the west side, I'd recommend driving as
far south as you can (i.e. get away from the lights of Lahaina,
Ka'anapali and Kihei). It is quite dark down at La Perouse Bay
south of Wailea and Makena. The "parking lot" there is pretty rough,
so be careful to steer around the sharper rocks.  --Rob


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[mailto:meteorobs-bounces at meteorobs.org] On Behalf Of Jay Salsburg
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 10:54 AM
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Subject: Re: (meteorobs) Perseids in Maui

The far East side of the Maui has good darkness along the Hana Highway,
there is a road leading to the shoreline that is isolated from car
lights called Haneoo Road with a turnout for the beach. You can see Alau
Island from there. This is sea level, however.

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[mailto:meteorobs-bounces at meteorobs.org] On Behalf Of Joseph Assmus
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 9:36 AM
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Subject: (meteorobs) Perseids in Maui


Hi there,

Geez, it's been maybe 5yrs since I've posted on meteorobs.  Not much
observing of late... Maybe because I'm not single anymore.  However, I
and the family will be in Maui the week off the Perseids this year.
I've been there before... Other than driving up to Haleakala, does
anyone know where a good viewing area may be on the west or north side
of the island?

Old time meteorobs subscrbr (since 1996) 

Joseph
San Diego, CA