A Trip to the Stars—At the Mauna Kea Observatory on the Big Island

It’s a bit of journey to the top of the Mauna Kea volcano, but well worth it. Mauna Kea is the highest point in the Pacific Basin and the perfect place for watching the stars. At nearly 14,000 feet above sea level, it is above 40% of the Earth’s atmosphere. It’s a bit of a trek, but […]