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The Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Visitor Information Station (VIS) is located on the Maunakea Access Road at 19°45'33"N Latitude, 155°27′22″W Longitude, and 9,200ft (2,804m) Elevation. Take the Daniel K Inouye Highway (Saddle Road) and turn onto Maunakea Access Road (Milepost 28).
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Exploring the Maunakea Visitor Information Station opens the door to a range of nearby attractions and activities. The Maunakea Summit, home to world-renowned observatories, offers breathtaking panoramic views and a unique opportunity to witness cutting-edge astronomical research.
When conditions are too dangerous, the Summit Access Road will be closed to the public at the Visitor Information Station to ensure everyone's safety. The road will reopen as soon as the weather and road conditions are safe.
The latest road and weather information, as well as road closure criteria, are available at the "Current Summit & Road Conditions" section on our webpage and on the "Road Conditions" section of the Maunakea Weather Center (MKWC) website. Nighttime stargazing at the VIS is currently suspended.…. Read more.
BEGINNING MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2019 Due to safety concerns associated with the ingress/egress construction project near the Visitor Information Station (VIS), the VIS will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian access at ~7:30 am on Monday, June 3, 2019.
2 godz. temu · The Maunakea Visitor Center Facebook page posted "Winter is here…Summit road currently closed due to ice and hazardous driving conditions." The summit is so high — it sits 13,803 feet (4,207 meters) above sea level — that temperatures there can drop below freezing year-round, creating the potential for snow during any month.
Because emergency assistance may be hours away, it is important to heed all Ranger advisories regarding parking and traffic directives and trail and area closures. Contact Rangers and VIS staff at (808) 934-4550 when VIS is open.
