Mauna Kea

it was such a beautiful experience. especially learning about the stars. highly recommend wearing super warm clothes tho

Maunakea volcano is also one of Hawaii's many volcanoes. It is a huge and interesting space. The volcano is still relatively large. The whole volcanic atmosphere is also quite good. Some things that come here are quite large. The vegetation near the active volcano is dense.

At 13,796 feet (4,205 meters), this is the highest peak on the Big Island of Hawaii, if it is submerged in the sea, it will be more than 10,000 meters high, the world's highest peak (more than the Himalayas). But height is only one measure of it. I love the stargazing experience on the mountain. In the traditional Hawaiian people's mind it is a sacred place, the weather here is dry, there is no light pollution, there are more than 300 sunny nights throughout the year, so it has become one of the world's best astronomical observation sites, various astronomical telescopes around the world are scattered on the hilltops. In the afternoon, drive to enjoy the spectacular sunset on the earth on the cloud, step on the brown volcanic land, the view is infinitely wide, there will be a feeling of being outside the earth. At night, you can see countless flashes of stargazing, which is really the "stars can be picked at hand". It was cold, but I really couldn’t leave the starry sky.

As a standard astronomy enthusiast, Moneki Mountain is a must-see, with one of the purest stars in the world, and volunteers to explain the astronomy at night, a worthwhile trip. There are 2 small tips. Friends who want to go to the top of the mountain to watch the sunset at the Keke Observatory remember to borrow four drives. Go up the mountain and try to arrange it before and after sunset. It happens that you can go back to the visitor center to see the stars after watching the sunset at the top of the mountain!

This volcano is a dormant volcano and the highest peak of the Big Island. At an altitude of more than 4,000 meters, it feels very strange to climb the top of the mountain to see the white clouds at your feet. It is also one of the best places to watch stars, and you can see the spectacular Milky Way at night. However, the mountain is very cold, pay attention to keep warm, and do not exercise vigorously on the top of the mountain, be careful of high reaction

Although I am not an astronomy lover, I have the courage to go up the mountain with my love for the stars. If you feel that standing at the top of the observatory is very exciting, then driving up the mountain is more exciting. After entering the cloud and rain area, there is no ancient person and no one after the bump. After driving for a long time, I found a car in front of me. The two cars went all the way through the cloud and rain area and it started to be cloudy and the road conditions were better. Then I drove and drove, and the sun suddenly passed through at a turn, and the surrounding area began to become vast and spectacular. Panshan Road, stick to the top of the mountain, there is no word to describe the sight you see in front of you. It's really a surprise. By the way, remember to wear thick coats and thick pants. The stargazing station is open at 6 o'clock in the evening, and you need to drive down the mountain to the rest station that you pass. There is hot water supply, and the telescopes are moved out after dark. Remember to queue up earlier. The stars are really beautiful and beautiful. If it is not too late, I don't want to go back. The stars are covered in the sky. Note: With sufficient supplies, and thick clothes, fuel tank full, tall cars are more suitable, drive carefully, do not fast.

It is worth the road no matter how far, the crater is still smoking, the volcanic stones are endless all the way, the bottom is the sea, the magical nature! ​​​ The starry sky and the Milky Way visible to the naked eye on the top of the Mount Maonakaya volcano I can't remember how many years I haven't seen more than two or three stars.