Recently Dr. John Pye brought students from his astronomy class to visit the Faulkes Telescope North. Each semester Dr. Pye brings his students from UH Maui College to the summit for an evening observing with the Faulkes Telescope North, and with smaller telescopes brought by the HaleakalāAmateur astronomers. The event allows students to compare objects seen through the eye piece with objects imaged with a professional telescope. Students are also able to collect data for their projects, including asteroid follow-up. The tour of the facilities makes the subject real, and allows students to understand the importance and beauty of what happens at the summit.
Thanks for the visit and a great time!