Tours
Post-Conference Tour
As of February 17, 2010 This tour is filled to capacity.
No additional registrations for this tour will be accepted.
Lunar Geology Field Trip to Big Island Lunar Analog Site
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | (tentative) |
Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii is home to the Mauna Kea Observatories at the summit, and the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems' (PISCES) Lunar Analog Test Site at the 9,200 foot level. Each is said to be the pre-eminent site in its field and seeing them is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for those who come to Hawaii.
On Thursday, March 18th, ASCE, in conjunction with the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems (PISCES) will host a lunar geology field trip to the analog site on the lower slopes of Mauna Kea.
This one day field trip is limited to the first 20 paid attendees.
Please indicate your interest by selecting the tour when you register.
In order to participate, tour must be booked and paid. No onsite registrations will take place.
Airfare is not included in the price of the tour and tour attendees are responsible for booking their own flights at their cost.
DO NOT BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A TOUR CONFIRMATION FROM ASCE.
Registration Fee: $100 (does not include airfare)
Important Information
The $100 cost of the tour covers transportation to/from Hilo airport to the Onizuka Visitors Center, an expert tour guide, a boxed lunch, and snacks. Minimum: 10; Maximum: 20
Agenda
Arrive at the Hilo airport by 9:00 a.m.
Return to Hilo airport for suggested 7 p.m. or later departure from the airport.
Passengers will travel from Honolulu airport to Hilo International Airport. Transportation will be provided from the airport to the Onizuka Visitors Center (9,200 feet altitude). Participants will visit the PISCES site via a one mile walk or transportation by 4 wheel drive vehicles. A 15 minute presentation of the 2008 and 2010 test activities will be offered. After the presentation, transportation from the PISCES site to summit (~14,000 feet), will occur. Following a tour of the summit, we will return to the Onizuka Visitors Center for return to Hilo airport for the trip back to Honolulu.
Flight Recommendations from Honolulu(HNL) to Hilo(ITO)
The below are carriers that fly from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO):
Flight Recommendations from Honolulu(HNL) to Hilo(ITO)
Oahu - Honolulu (HNL) to Big Island - Hilo (ITO) , HA 342 , March 18th,
08:20 AM - 09:11 AM, $107
Big Island - Hilo (ITO) to Oahu - Honolulu (HNL), HA 363, March 18th,
07:35 PM - 08:24 PM, $67
http://www.mokuleleairlines.com/
Oahu - Honolulu (HNL) to Big Island - Hilo (ITO) , MW 748 , March 18th,
08:30 AM - 09:19 AM, $67
Big Island - Hilo (ITO) to Oahu - Honolulu (HNL), MW 772, March 18th,
06:59 PM - 07:46 PM, $67
For an easy way to find and compare low priced airfare visit www.kayak.com.
Precautions: Please bring your government issued photo ID and passport. People with respiratory difficulties, pregnant women, and children under 16 years old will not permitted to participate in this tour. Participants are urged to dress warmly and wear walking shoes.
Please click here for ID requirement information.
Thank You PISCES
ASD Earth & Space 2010 would like to recognize and thank the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems (PISCES) see http://PISCES.HILO.HAWAUU.EDU for organizing this event.
For information on other local attractions please visit www.gohawaii.com/oahu/.
Post Conference Tour contact(s):
Kris Zacny (zacny@honeybeerobotics.com)
Robert Fox (rfox@hawaii.edu)
