Mauna Kea Observatories
Maunakea Observatories are a group of nonprofit, independent institutions with telescopes atop Maunakea on Hawaiʻi Island. Together with the community, we strive to steward and protect the natural, cultural, and scientific resources of Maunakea, and to deepen our understanding of our place in the universe.
Visiting Mauna Kea Observatories - Big Island Guide
Mauna Kea is crowned with multinational research facilities and observatories, studying the origins of the universe, and tracking unknown objects in the night sky. On a still awe-inspiring, but smaller scale, the Mauna Kea stargazing tour provides visitors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the island and the night sky from an unreal ...
Mauna Kea Observatories - Wikipedia
The Mauna Kea Observatories (MKO) are a group of independent astronomical research facilities and large telescope observatories that are located at the summit of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, United States.
Stargazing and How to Visit MaunaKea: Stargazing Tours - Love Big Island
2024年3月14日 · The Kama‘āina Observatory Experience is a free monthly community event that provides local residents with an opportunity to visit the summit, see world-class telescopes, and learn about the mountain in a holistic manner. It is organized by the Maunakea Observatories and the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center.
Visit Maunakea — Maunakea Observatories
Maunakea is a place of deep significance for Native Hawaiians and our local community where respectful behavior is expected. Maunakea’s summit is nearly 14,000 feet (4,205 meters) above sea level, and visitors should be aware of the risks associated with visiting this remote, high-altitude location.
ABOUT - Mauna Kea Observatories
We believe in a community-centered approach to astronomy that values and includes all voices in decision-making and nurtures the connections needed to weave and share the unique culture and astronomy of Maunakea with Hawaiʻi and the world.
Mauna Kea Observatory | History, Height, & Facts | Britannica
The Mauna Kea Observatory is operated by the University of Hawaii and lies at an elevation of 4,205 metres (13,796 feet) atop the peak of Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano on north-central Hawaii island.
Mauna Kea Stargazing: How to DIY and the 3 Best Tours
2024年1月30日 · Perched on the summit of Mauna Kea sits the Mauna Kea Observatories. This 525-acre plot of land is home to 12 different observational facilities and 13 telescopes. The University of Hawaii operates two of them, while the others are governed by …
Mauna Kea Observatories - IfA Facilities
The summit of Mauna Kea on the Island of Hawaii hosts the world’s largest astronomical observatory, with telescopes operated by astronomers from eleven countries. The combined light-gathering power of the telescopes on Mauna Kea is fifteen times greater than that of the Palomar telescope in California — for many years the world’s largest ...
A Guide To The Mauna Kea Observatories - Kona Directory
2023年8月26日 · In this post, you will dive into the geographical advantage of Mauna Kea, trace the history of its observatories, discuss the key observatories, and explore the technology that powers these celestial gateways.