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Stargazing In Mauna Kea

November 12, 2007 at 1:00 PM | 0 Comments

The world's largest observatory rests atop the summit of a dormant volcano, Mauna Kea, in Hawaii. Astronomers from 11 countries operate the telescopes, and just next to the professional observatory, amateurs take advantage of the crystal clear skies. One enthusiastic guide company, Mauna Kea Summit Adventures, had this to say about the summit:

Since starting this outfit 25 years ago with an old Land Cruiser and a basket full of sweaters, my guides and I have had the enviable job of guiding nice folks, like you, to the beauty of Mauna Kea... We invite you to experience, what is, quite possibly, the most dramatic and stimulating scenery to be found anywhere, either on or off planet earth.

Did they say it's the best place in the universe? That's either hyperbole or we're not doing our job here by stumbling upon this place just now.

Related Stories:
· Mauna Kea Summit Adventures [Official Site]
· Stargazing Travel coverage [Jaunted]