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I didn't get to see a lot of Mauna Kea when I was on the island; altho, I wasn't necessarily looking for it.
Mauna Kea, a dormant shield volcano on the island of Hawaii last erupted 4500 years ago. It is known for its observatories, which are situated at its summit due to the area's clear, dark skies. It is a collection of independent astronomical research facilities and large telescope observatories. (Mauna Kea Observatories (MKO)
Here are some key facts about Mauna Kea:
Height:
13,796 feet (4,205 meters) above sea level, making it the highest point in Hawaii.
Dry Prominence:
When measured from its base on the ocean floor, Mauna Kea is taller than Mount Everest.
Observatories:
There are 13 observatories at the summit, making it a prime location for astronomical research.
Mauna Kea, a dormant shield volcano on the island of Hawaii last erupted 4500 years ago. It is known for its observatories, which are situated at its summit due to the area's clear, dark skies. It is a collection of independent astronomical research facilities and large telescope observatories. (Mauna Kea Observatories (MKO)
Here are some key facts about Mauna Kea:
Height:
13,796 feet (4,205 meters) above sea level, making it the highest point in Hawaii.
Dry Prominence:
When measured from its base on the ocean floor, Mauna Kea is taller than Mount Everest.
Observatories:
There are 13 observatories at the summit, making it a prime location for astronomical research.