Hawaii is a spectacular place for stargazing. Considering that the tiny archipelago is surrounded by nothing but the Pacific Ocean, light pollution is minimal and quite a bit can be seen on clear nights even before the sun goes down. The Bishop Museum's J. Watumull Planetarium was actually the first planetarium to open in Polynesia. It is an incredible place to see detailed recreations of the night sky. Shows are available nightly and some even include public viewing through the observatory telescope and from the observatory deck.