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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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Maunakea is a place of deep significance for Native Hawaiians and our local community where respectful behavior is expected. Maunakea’s summit is nearly 14,000 feet (4,205 meters) above sea level, and visitors should be aware of the risks associated with visiting this remote, high-altitude location.
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.
14 mar 2024 · At 9,200ft (2,800m) elevation the visitor center is a great place for stargazing, especially if you visit during the free monthly stargazing events. The drive over Saddle Road and up to the visitor center is also highly worth it, and shows a beautiful side of Hawaiʻi.
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.
30 sty 2024 · The visitor center is open from 9 AM to 9 PM, although the road to the summit opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minutes after sunset. You can visit anytime during operational hours, although many people like to come during sunrise or sunset for the view.
If you are primarily interested in stargazing, then you will want to focus your trip around the Visitor Center area. The summit of Mauna Kea is open to visitors with a 4 wheel-drive vehicle during the day and for sunset, but is closed from 30 minutes after sunset, to 30 minutes before sunrise.
