The purpose of life is the investigation of
the Sun, the Moon, and the heavens.
— Anaxagoras, Philosopher
Mauna Kea is one of the best places in the planet for an astronomical observation. The elevation is about 4,200 meters (13,800 ft). The atmosphere above the mountain is extremely dry and cloud-free, the proportion of clear nights is among the highest in the world with minimum optical turbulence.
 |
| Subaru Telescope Hawaii Mauna Kea Observatories |
 |
| From left to right the Smithsonian Submillimeter Array, the Subaru Telescope, the twin Keck I and II telescopes, and the NASA Infrared Telescope Facility - Hawaii Mauna Kea Observatories |
Note, that the Submillimeter Array is important component of the Event Horizon Telescope, which made photo of the Black Hole Shadow at the center of Messier 87 Galaxy.
 |
| W. M. Keck Observatory - Hawaii Mauna Kea Observatories |
 |
| Big Island Hawaii Mauna Kea Observatories - W. M. Keck Observatory |
 |
| Very Long Baseline Array Radio Telescope on Hawaii - Mauna Kea Observatories |
 |
| NASA Infrared Telescope Facility Hawaii Observatory |
 |
| Above the Clouds - Hawaii Mauna Kea Big Island |
 |
| Skydriving Hawaii Mauna Kea |
 |
| Sunset Hawai Mauna Kea |
 |
| Stargazing and Astrophotography near MaunaKea Visitor Information Station |
 |
| Night Sky MaunaKea Visitor Information Station |
MaunaKea Visitor Information Station is located at the 9,300-foot (2,800 m) elevation, south of the summit.
