Mauna Kea Observatories, Observatories in Hawaii
The Mauna Kea Observatories are a collection of independent astronomical research facilities located on the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii.
The first telescope was installed at the Mauna Kea Observatories in 1968.
Mauna Kea is considered sacred by Native Hawaiians, leading to controversy over the observatories.
Due to its high altitude, visitors are advised to acclimate before visiting the Mauna Kea Observatories.
The Mauna Kea Observatories are home to the world's largest optical, infrared, and submillimeter array.
Location: Hawaii County
Location: Mauna Kea
Location: Hawaii
Inception: 1968
Official opening: 1956
Elevation above the sea: 4,205 m
Website: ifa.hawaii.edu
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The Mauna Kea Observatories are a collection of independent astronomical research facilities located on the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii.
The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory was a scientific facility for astronomical observations.
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The Subaru Telescope is an 8.2-meter flagship telescope of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, located at the Mauna Kea Observatory on Hawaii.
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The W. M. Keck Observatory is a two-telescope astronomical observatory at an elevation of 4,145 meters near the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii.
The NASA Infrared Telescope Facility boasts a Cassegrain mirror system.
The UH88 is an optical telescope located at the Mauna Kea Observatory.
