Best place for stargazing in Hawaii

Many people think that a quest for the best stargazing in the state must entail a pilgrimage to the top of Mauna Kea on the big island of Hawaii... after all, that's where they put the telescopes, right? But truth be told, one of the best places for stargazing in the whole state is located on the west end of the tiny island of Molokai. Why? Because it's a) dark and b) warm. You can stargaze from a very dark sky in shirtsleeves.

The accomodations are pretty unique, too. Molokai Ranch Kaupoa Beach Camp is composed of a few dozen tentalows which are a kind of canvas bunglow on a platform. The electricity (lights and fan only), and the water heater are self contained and solar powered. Pretty cool stuff.