About this place
- Overview
- World-renowned astronomical summit; best seeing conditions on Earth
- Horizon
- Above the clouds; unobstructed 360° views from summit
- Region
- HI, US
- Nearest city
- ~50 km of light pollution
Certified dark-sky park
Mauna Kea State Recreation Area
HI, US · Pristine sky skies
Designation & sky
- Type
- Dark-Sky Park
- Designation
- State Park
- Sky quality
- Bortle 1 · Pristine sky
Official links
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On the map
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