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Summit of Mauna Kea Volcano |
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| A dormant volcano, Mauna Kea is
the highest point in the Hawaiian island chain rising to 13,796 feet from
sea level. From the ocean floor, Mauna Kea is the highest island-mountain
in the world as it rises 32,000 feet. At 13,796 feet, the atmosphere is
exceptionally dry and stable. The mountain is known for clear nights that
provide exceptional viewing for the eleven countries that operate
14-telescopes. The result is a world premier site for astronomical
observatories.
So you have been to the best astronomy schools and
ready to make the trip to Mauna Kea and choose your telescope.. Well,
the images are electronically viewed from Hilo. Nobody sits at the summit
and pears through a telescope anymore. An application for observation time
must be submitted to the astronomy board that controls the viewing time of
the observatory you want to use. If approved, it can be months or years
before getting access to an observatory.
http://www.accuracyingenesis.com/kea.html http://www.americasroof.com/hi-entrance.shtml Photographic equipment used
during this trip:
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