Astronomy Talk: The Art and Science of the Weather on the Island of Hawaii

University of Hawaii Meterorology Professor, Steven Businger will offer a layman’s look at the amazing variety of weather experienced by the Island of Hawaii and will include lots of imagery and illustrations. Topics touched on will include the impact of hurricanes, thunderstorms and blizzards on the Big Island, forecasting for astronomy on Mauna Kea, and some thoughts on the impact of climate change on the Island of Hawaii later this century.