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| view in FULL SCREEN toggle F11 ONIZUKA CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMY 2007 Feb 2 Illuminated by the light of a just-past full moon, the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy is located at the 9200-foot / 2804-meter level on the southern slope of Mauna Kea. It is also known as Hale Pohaku (HP) or "House of Stone", named for the 1930's stone structures that remain standing today. HP astronomer and staff dormitories are seen in the middle left of the photograph; the Visitor Information Station is below and illuminated by red observing lights. The VIS is widely regarded as the best location on the planet for stargazing with amateur telescopes. Headlights on the highway trace the reluctant departure of visitors as the 10 pm closing time approaches. A VIEW FROM MAUNA KEA ~ SACRED MOUNTAIN OF HAWAI‘I COPYRIGHT All images and text are property of Laurie Hatch Photography; unauthorized use is a violation of copyright law. You are welcome to email me with your useage requests. FOR MORE INFORMATION Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station The photographer thanks the VIS Rangers and staff for their invaluable assistance and collaboration in producing this photograph. FINE ART PRINTS: PHOTO GIFTS:
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