Mauna Kea Observatory Complex is a mountain Paauhau-Paauilo located in United States.
John A. Burns Way Paauhau-Paauilo , HI United States
Visited here with Mauna Kea Summit Tours . With a tour group, see the sunset and star party. On your own, consider the hike if you can get here before 8am, then get down the hill before dark
Probably the best place to go stargazing on the world. They won't let you on the summit after 10pm but you can still view from the visitor center . Also, check out the Silverswords on the trail .
Make sure you stop at the ranger station to get acclimated to the elevation . Stay there for about 45minutes and bring tylenol and drink lots of water.
Just amazing. Go up there for sunset . Bring a blanket. Enjoy. Then down to the visitor center for the public telescopes and tours .
Unbelievably spectacular view of the gorgeous sunsets ! A must do!
Try to make it to the top just before sunset for beautiful views , especially on a cloudy day.
Went there Jan 2010. Slipery road for 2wd but we made it :) Amazing sunset with the view of observatory domes. Very very freezing cold! After sunset , joined Stargazing at the visitor center . Glorious!
The views are awesome up here. I was a little light-headed from the high altitude.
At night they take out the telescopes and you can star gaze!
Beautiful- A must do 6 mile drive! Can be cold and treacherous weather/fog/snow! Know your conditions!
You definately need 4x4 and winter gear if ur going to the to, stop @ the Visitor Info Center on the way up to adjust to altitude..
Bring your jacket , warm hat and gloves. Watch a sunset from here, then go down to the visitors center to stargaze .
go online to time your trip to make sure you can see the sunset
You'll definitely feel shortness of breath. Bring water, and a heavy jacket .
You definately need 4x4 and winter gear if ur going to the top, stop by the Visitor Info Center @ 9000ft. to get adjusted to altitude...
Sunset on top of the mountain , above the clouds.
Stars. Lots of stars.
Amazing, beautiful. Drive down a bit and pull over for some wonderful stargazing until you get cold.
Breath taking
Here for Sunset and St
Did the summit with my 1wd bike it was totally worth it!!
If my Jetta can make it to the top multiple times so can your car.
Ben Farwell has never been Hawaii. So don't listen to him
We drove up in a 2wd Nissan Altima. It was a little sketchy , but worked out ok. Just go slow.
Sleep at 14,000 feet is bad for you. Stay awake during your observing run!
Spectacular views !!
Perfect viewing spot to watch a sunset or sunrise
Eh I just dont see what's so great about this spot.. Nothing like the view you get here on the eastern shore
Best sunset of my life!
Get your 2wd up to the summit !!!!
on the list
Check the live cams and weather reports on the visitor center website before you go. It's a MUST do! Incredible experience. - RC
Spectacular experience star-gazing here. It gets cold though, so bring warm clothes - ???????????????????????????? ????????????????????????
6 to 10 PM observation rocks. Pick a no moon night. Go around back to restroom area to see the Milky Way in summer. - Dan S
Amazing place... More than 4500 mts above ocean and with different temperature and landscape from the rest of Big Island... MUST SEE PLACE.... - Luciana Santo
Great viewing area if you can't make it up to the top! - Emme Kim
AWSOME & A MUST DO TO THE SUMMIT - with Greg from Manua Kea Summit Adventures (educated geologist/astronomer) very knowledgable, organised, great food Can't speak highly enough!!! - Dani Cunningham