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Onizuka Astronomy Complex

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Mauna Kea Access Rd, Island of Hawaii, HI 96737Map
Phone+1 808-961-2180
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  • mjsteinh
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    Phenomenal Star Gazing

    If you've never seen the Milky Way and are on the Big Island, this is your chance. If you have already seen the Milky Way and are on the Big Island, drive up Mauna Kea and see it again! I've seen...

    Reviewed on Jul 7, 2019
  • Hal72
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    Must see, but not for a while

    This is a fantastic place to stargaze. When we first visited, there was a handfull of visitors. Last time the various overflow parking areas were full way before sundown. Right now, there are no eveni...

    Reviewed on Mar 26, 2019
  • kalamakid
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    More Parking, Nice Views

    Take Saddle Road from either Kona or Hilo side and turn up Mauna Kea at the well marked access road. Beautiful views on the way up to the Onizuka/Hale Pohaku rest stop. At this elevation, 9300 ft. ab...

    Reviewed on Oct 3, 2018
  • jjluke
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    Great stargazing, but astrophotographers must be patient

    The Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Visitor Information Station (aka Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station or MKVIS) is a small complex at approximately 9200’ on your way up Mauna Kea. This...

    Reviewed on Mar 23, 2018
  • NTSU1975
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    The Only No Aloha Spot We Encountered

    This review is for the Visitor Center where you stop before going to the top of Mauna Kea, and where astronomers gather at night. I must say that being here at 12 noon was not a friendly time to arriv...

    Reviewed on Mar 22, 2018
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