Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos

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Big Island of Hawaii, USA

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2 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

Led by an Astronomer and Astro-Photographer, we are the only star tour operator that offers 2 hour experiences, avoids the bright moon and offers a stargazing guarantee.

The tour comes in 3 parts:

First:
Your guide will point out celestial objects and constellations with a powerful green laser pointer and answer questions about the universe.

Second:
View details of a galaxy, a nebula, a star cluster and a red giant star through a star tracker/deep space camera setup and a Unistellar EV telescope 2. We also bring binoculars and a night vision scope.

Third:
Your Astro-Photographer will take a few complimentary stellar photos of you with the Milky Way.

High Resolution upgrades are available.

Stargazing locations vary each night depending on clouds and crowds. We stargaze on the slopes of Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa, whichever spot has the best conditions.

What's Included

  • Complimentary Medium Resolution Photos
  • Parka Jackets
  • Professional photographer guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Optional Photo Upgrades Available
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Pu'u Huluhulu Cinder cone parking lot, Island of, HI, USA

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Text us 12 hours prior to your tour for an updated meeting location, we meet at other locations on Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa.If you have an international phone number, please send us a local contact number once you have it.Send us your email address if you want the photos after the tour.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Onizuka Astronomy Complex

Lead by an astronomer and astro photographer, our experiences avoid the overcrowded Onizuka Astronomy Complex. We stargaze away from the crowds on Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa and time slots are hand selected to avoid the bright moon. Experiences are only 2 hours long and offer a stargazing guarantee or it’s free.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Weather can reach 30F. We have parka jackets that have pockets and a hood, although that may not be enough for some
  • Not recommended for travelers with any mobility/ambulatory restrictions, back, heart and hearing problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Pregnant Travelers should discuss with their doctor before hand.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-8945P14

Reviews

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232 reviews

Average 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 232 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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