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Mauna Kea
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Mauna Kea Summit-Astronomers consider Mauna Kea the planet’s premiere sky-watching site. Check out the heavens during an out-of-this-world activity.
Nearly a dozen observatories are rewriting the theory of the cosmos atop Hawaii’s tallest peak, Mauna Kea. Meaning “White Mountain,” Mauna Kea often has a snowy winter summit. In the middle of the Pacific at 13,800 feet, unique conditions make it the planet’s top astronomical site.
Named after the island son who perished in the Challenger tragedy, Mauna Kea’s Onizuka Center for International Astronomy has limited visitor services at 9,300 feet. Phone (808)969-3218 for weather and (808)961-2180 for visitor programs. Car rental agencies have driving restrictions; see tour at top right.
In Waimea, Keck Observatory has a visitor display open 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m. daily on Highway 19.
GET LAUNCHED
Hands-on fun focuses on the manned space program at Onizuka Space Center, Keahole-Kona International Airport, 329-3441
STAR GAZE ON MAUNA KEA
•Mauna Kea Summit Adventures, (808)322-2366
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