Mauna Kea Collection (page 2)

Observatory on Mauna Kea at sunset, Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America, Pacific

Aerial of Mauna Kea, Big Island, Hawaii, United States of America, Pacific

Hawaiian Islands, 3D artwork C015 / 6568
Hawaiian Islands. Simulated 3D high-altitude view of the Hawaiian Islands, viewed from the east. Image based on Landsat satellite images and detailed digital terrain data

Mauna Kea observatory Big Island, Hawaii, USA

The dome of the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) silhouetted against star trails centred on the Polaris star (left). CFHT became operative in 1979 and is situated on the top (4200m)

Aerial view of observatories at Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Mauna Kea Observatories. Aerial view of astronomical observatories near the summit of Mauna Kea on Hawaii, USA. The observatories in the lower frame are (from bottom to top)

The dome of the Keck Telescope and star trails
The dome of the Keck Telescope silhouetted against star trails centred on the Polaris star (bottom left). The Keck Telescope is the largest optical telescope in the world

United Kingdom Infrared Telescope on Mauna Kea
United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT). Dome of UKIRT, the worlds largest infrared telescope, at sunrise. UKIRT is situated at an altitude of 4200 metres on the summit of the dormant volcano Mauna

Primary mirror of the Keck II telescope, Hawaii
Keck II telescope mirror. The primary mirror (at lower right) and its supporting frame of the Keck II Telescope, the largest optical telescope in the world in 1997

Mauna Kea Observatory, Hawaii
Mauna Kea Observatory on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. One of the two American Keck dome telecopes is on the right and the Japanese Subaru telescope is on the left

Keck astronomy
MODEL RELEASED. Keck telescope astronomy. Andy Perala working on a laptop computer in front of the dome of one of the two American Keck telescopes

CSO & other telescope domes
Caltech Submillimeter Observatory. The side of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory (CSO). The domes in the background are the (from left to right): Canada-France- Hawaii Telescope

Artwork based on Mauna Kea of a telescope dome
Telescope at Mauna Kea. Artwork, based on the Mauna Kea observatory, of a telescope dome seen against the Milky Way. Observatories such at the one at Mauna Kea are placed on mountains in remote areas

View of the Gemini telescope dome on Mauna Kea
Gemini observatory dome. View of the dome of the unfinished Gemini observatory near the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii, USA

Mirrors of the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope, JCMT
James Clerk Maxwell telescope. View of the primary and secondary mirrors of the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT). JCMT is a 15 metre telescope designed for observations at millimetre

Polishing of mirror for use in Gemini telescope
Telescope mirror manufacture. Manufacture of the mirror destined for use in one of the two Gemini telescopes. The polishing machine (white)

SubMillimetre array telescopes
SubMillimetre Array (SMA) telescopes. Two of the eight SMA telescopes on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. These six-metre diameter dishes study radiation from radio to infrared wavelengths

Keck telescope domes. Keck I and II telescope domes on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. The optical telescopes of the American Keck I and II each have a 10 metre diameter mirror

Very Long Baseline Array Radio Telescope, Hawaii
Hawaii VLBA radio telescope. View of the dish antenna of a radio telescope which forms part of the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) network

Telescope domes on Mauna Kea with meteors
Keck I and II with meteors. Composite image representing meteors seen above the Keck I and II telescope domes on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA

Keck telescope. Inside the dome of one of the two Keck telescopes on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. The optical telescopes of these American observatories each have a 10 metre diameter mirror

Keck I and II observatories on Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Keck observatories. Domes of the Keck I (at left) and Keck II optical telescopes at sunrise at the Mauna Kea observatory in Hawaii, USA. Keck I is seen partially open

The James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT)
James Clerk Maxwell telescope. View of the open observatory housing the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT). JCMT is a 15 metre telescope designed for observations at millimetre

Solar eclipse over Mauna Kea observatory
Landscape around the Mauna Kea Observatory in Hawaii, a double exposure made just before sunrise and later during a total Solar eclipse on 11 July 1991

Composite image of Halleys Comet & Mauna Kea
Halleys Comet over Hawaii. Composite image depicting the passage of Comet Halley as seen from the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii

Stack of lenticular clouds over Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Lenticular clouds. Stack of lenticular clouds, named for their smooth lens-like shapes, seen over a mountain. Lenticular clouds often occur in vertical piles or stacks as here

Lenticular cloud near Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA
Lenticular cloud. View of a single lenticular cloud, named for its smooth lens-like shape. These clouds are produced when moist air ascends over a mountain

Observatories on summit of Mauna Kea
Observatories at the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii, at sunrise. From left to right they are: Subaru Telescope, Keck 1 and Keck 2 telescopes, and NASA Infrared Telescope Facility

VLBA radio telescope, Hawaii
Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) radio telescope at sunrise. This 25-metre dish telescope is one of ten that form the VLBA network throughout the US

Milky way from Hawaii
Milky way at dusk. The Milky Way is a band of stars in the night sky that is a view of our own spiral galaxy from the inside. Photographed from Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA

Gemini North telescope, Hawaii
Gemini North telescope dome on the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. This 8-metre optical/infrared telescope was completed in 1999

Cinder cones, Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Extinct volcanic cinder cones on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA

VLBA radio telescope, Hawaii
Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) radio telescope at sunrise. This 25-metre dish telescope is one of ten that form the VLBA network throughout the US

Submillimeter Array telescopes, Hawaii
Submillimeter Array telescopes. The Submillimetre Array is composed of eight six-metre dishes. They are used to study star birth and cold interstellar material such as gas, dust and small rocks

Fogbow, Hawaii
Fogbow on a mountain road. Fogbows occur when the water droplets in the air are less than half a millimetre in size. Larger droplets would create a rainbow. Photographed at Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA

Submilllimeter Array telescopes, Hawaii
Submillimeter Array telescopes. The Submillimetre Array is composed of eight six-metre dishes. They are used to study star birth and cold interstellar material such as gas, dust and small rocks

Gemini North telescope, Hawaii
Gemini North telescope dome on the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. This 8-metre optical/infrared telescope was completed in 1999

Orion and observatories, Hawaii
Orion and observatories. These observatories are on the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. From left to right they are: Subaru Telescope, Keck 1 and Keck 2 telescopes

Milky way and observatories, Hawaii
Milky way and observatories. These observatories are on the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. From left to right they are: Subaru Telescope, Keck 1 and Keck 2 telescopes

Hale Bopp and observatories, Hawaii
Hale Bopp comet and observatories. These observatories are on the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii, USA. From left to right they are: Subaru Telescope, Keck 1 and Keck 2 telescopes

The two great 13000ft volcanic peaks of Mauna Loa on right, and Mauna Kea on the Big Island seen from the top of the Haleakala volcano, Maui, Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands, United States of America

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Discover the wonders of Mauna Kea, home to world-renowned telescopes and breathtaking views of the Milky Way. Located on the Big Island of Hawaii in the United States, this majestic volcanic cone stands tall at 4207m, offering an unrivaled vantage point for observing celestial marvels. The observatories atop it can a testament to human curiosity and scientific exploration, providing scientists with unparalleled opportunities to study our universe. From here, one can witness the mesmerizing beauty of the night sky as it unfolds above this Pacific paradise. Step into history as you imagine March 1859 when Mauna Kea volcano erupted, leaving its mark on paper for generations to come. Take in an aerial view of this unique landscape where volcanic cones dot the horizon alongside Mauna Kea's grandeur. Amongst these natural wonders lies the renowned Gemini Northern Telescope at Mauna Kea Observatory (4200m), showcasing mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge and understanding. Soak in all that Mauna Kea has to offer - from its awe-inspiring scenery to its profound contributions towards unraveling the mysteries of our vast cosmos.