Stargazers of hawaiʻi

Mentor: Nick Bradley

Internship Goal: On the job experience and training include but not limited to: assist with assembling and operating telescopes for guests to view, learn and share astronomical facts and stories to the general public, online astronomy discussions weekly or bi-weekly.

Stargazers logoAbout the Internship Site

We provide stargazing events at various locations around Oahu. Locations are selected to have lots of open sky available to see the stars. Parking space and validation will be provided as necessary. All events are weather permitting.

Royal Hawaiian Center – Building A, 4th floor rooftop, monthly stargazing.
Turtle Bay Resort – Dark, open grass area by Lei Lei’s Bar & Grill.
Park Shore Waikiki – Bi-monthly stargazing for hotel guests, 3rd floor pool deck.
Hilton Garden Inn – Bi-monthly stargazing for hotel guests, 3rd floor pool deck.
Kaimana Hotel – Weekly stargazing for hotel guests, 2nd floor lanai.
Twinfin Waikiki – Weekly stargazing for hotel guests, 21st floor lanai.
Chinatown Culture Center – 2nd floor balcony.
Bellows Air Force Station – Turtle Cove, outside area.

Person smilingMeet Our Internship Mentor: Nick Bradley

Nick Bradley is an astronomer and owner of Stargazers of Hawaii. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Hawaii. After working in the constructions industry for 10 years as a Project Manager and Estimator, he started a stargazing business in 2019 to share his passion of astronomy and observing the wonders of the universe through large telescopes.

Internship duties and responsibilities

  • Assist with assembling and operating telescopes. Telescope training will be provided by mentor.
  • Speak with the general public about specific astronomical topics. Topics will be discussed with mentor prior to each event.

Interns should be comfortable with and able to:

  • Assist with assembling and operating telescopes. Telescope training will be provided by mentor.
  • Speak with the general public about specific astronomical topics. Topics will be discussed with mentor prior to each event.

2026 Internship Schedule:

  • Interns will be given a calendar of available work opportunities from Spring to Summer 2026. Interns will work with each other and with Mentor Nick to choose work opportunities that add up to 48 hours. The calendar will contain special community events as well as some recurring events (below).
  • Recurring work opportunities:
    • Weekly Online Meetings – Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm
    • Sundays – Waikiki Hotels (either Park Shore, Hilton Garden Inn, or Royal Hawaiian Center)
    • Mondays – Twin Fin Hotel
    • Tuesdays – Turtle Bay Resort
    • Wednesdays – Kaimana Beach Hotel

Internship wrap-up (Virtual): TBD

*Schedules are tentative and are subject to change. Interns will be required to work 48 hours in the Spring 2026.

Internship Meeting Locations: 
Various locations, see “About the Internship Site” above