Mauna Kea

Mauna Kea Sunrise::Mauna Kea on Big Island, Hawaii::
Mauna Kea Sunrise
Ocean of Clouds::Mauna Kea on Big Island, Hawaii::
Ocean of Clouds
Astronomy Observatory on Mauna Kea::Mauna Kea on Big Island, Hawaii::
Astronomy Observatory on Mauna Kea
Gemini Telescope #1::Mauna Kea on Big Island, Hawaii::
Gemini Telescope #1
UH 2.2 meter Telescope::Mauna Kea on Big Island, Hawaii::
UH 2.2 meter Telescope
Gemini Telescope #2::Mauna Kea on Big Island, Hawaii::
Gemini Telescope #2

On the top of Hawaii's highest mountain is one of the best places on the surface of the planet to observe stars. With virtually no interference from pollution or city lights, high above the clouds, Mauna Kea (4205 m/ 13796 ft) houses the world's largest astronomy observatory.

Subaru and Keck Telescopes::Mauna Kea on Big Island, Hawaii::
Subaru and Keck Telescopes
Mauna Kea::Mauna Kea on Big Island, Hawaii::
Mauna Kea
Submillimeter Array (SMA)::Mauna Kea on Big Island, Hawaii::
Submillimeter Array (SMA)
Pu`u Poliahu::Mauna Kea on Big Island, Hawaii::
Pu`u Poliahu
Pu`u Mahoe::Mauna Kea on Big Island, Hawaii::
Pu`u Mahoe

© 2002 Maciej Swulinski