Mauna Kea Collection (page 3)

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.