Current Weather Conditions

Reported at Mauna Kea Visitor Center (HP).

Date: 2/09/2012 at 08:52:02
TEMP:10.3 °C
DPNT:-29.9 °C
RH%:5.5
Windspeed:11.7 mph
Peak Windspeed:23.4 mph
Wind Direction:West-Southwest
Pressure:728.7 mb
Rain:0 mm

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Welcome to MKVIS

Aloha!  Welcome to the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Visitor Information Station on Mauna Kea.

Located at the 9,300 foot (2,800 meter) level on Mauna Kea, we provide health and safety information and education about the many reasons Mauna Kea is such a significant place!

We are open every day of the year from 9AM until 10PM.  Free nightly stargazing programs are held at the Visitor Station every night of the year, so you too can experience Mauna Kea's amazing skies.  Also check our Calendar of Events for upcoming outreach events and the Saturday program schedule, and .....

Now open!  The First Light E-store (click to enter)


Saturday Night Programs

In addition to our nightly stargazing we host regular Saturday Programs @ MKVIS.

Free Nightly Stargazing

FREE Nightly Stargazing & Star Tours

Open to everyone! Every night of the year from 6pm - 10pm MKVIS conducts star tours and operates several telescopes for public viewing by our knowledgeable guides.
Learn More about our Stargazing Program »

Escorted Summit Tours

Every Sat. & Sun. Bring your 4WD vehicle and join our free summit tour caravan. Tours will go into at least one of the observatories.
Details of Escorted Summit Tours »

Volunteer Program

Learn about astronomy and Mauna Kea as a volunteer. No experience required.
Volunteer Positions at MKVIS »

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MKVIS Hours: 9am - 10pm every day.

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