Travel agency
Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Visitor Information Station
33 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Berndt And Dan
June 20, 2022
Star-gazing and visitors center on our tallest mountain. Check weather reports before you go up the mountain please. Most of the star-gazing is above the cloud layer, but sometimes the road is closed due to snow. You need a true 4x4 to drive up past the visitors center to the observatories, but night star viewing is usually conducted at visitors center level. If going to see the observatories, acclimate to the high elevation for 1 hr at the visitors center level.
Star-gazing and visitors center on our tallest mountain. Check weather reports before you go up the mountain please. Most of the star-gazing is above the cloud layer, but sometimes the road is closed due to snow. You need a true 4x4 to drive up past the visitors center to the observatories, but n…
Sue
February 12, 2019
Hawai'i island from the vantage point of 9,200-ft elevation at visitor station on Mauna Kea
Iokua Residential Services
October 19, 2018
Learn about our Galaxy and experience clear skies.
Pam
July 14, 2018
Visitor center at 9,000 ft will acclimate you and give you information about Hawai'i's highest mountain.
Nick
September 24, 2022
Half way up the Mauna! You are above the clouds it is majestic here. Check their website for schedules of star gazing. They bring out some telescopes to see the night sky. It is also possible to take a tour to the top.
Location
Mauna Kea Access Road
Hilo, HI