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Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos
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From $271.61 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
All experiences are led by James, an Analog-Astronaut and Pro Astro-Photographer. Journey to a remote stargazing location, far away from the touristy spots to truly enjoy the dark skies of Hawaii. Celestial objects and constellations will be pointed out with a powerful green laser pointer. Hear about James' time spent as an Analog-Astronaut, ancient Polynesian navigation, and more. View live details of deep space using the most sophisticated, light-sensitive camera/scope out of any company in Hawaii. Awe-inspiring views of deep space objects like Galaxies and Nebulas that you didn't know was possible. Being a Pro Astro-Photographer on the Big Island, spending 8 years as a guide, James knows the best spots and angles to take a few stellar photos of you with the Milky Way. All medium resolution photos taken throughout the trip of deep space objects and of your group are included in the price. This is the only stargazing adventure in Hawaii that doesn't do stargazing tours when the moon is brighter than 20%. When the moon is brighter than that, the night sky is too bright and the stars are too few to properly enjoy stargazing. All-time slots are hand-selected for optimal stargazing views.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Led by an Analog Astronaut/Astro Photographer
- Your Photo Guides will take epic photos of you
- Look at Galaxies, Nebulas and Star clusters through an Astro Cam
- Photos from your trip are given complimentary (upgrades are available)
- Only tour company that avoids the bright moon
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Hilo
Sightseeing.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Comfy Parka Jackets with pockets and a hood Complimentary photos available for download within 3 days after the experience
Not Included
Hotel pickup Gratuities (optional)
What to Bring
Comfortable pants and walking shoes are recommended
Restrictions
Persons with respiratory/heart conditions or those in poor health should consult their doctor before the trip. Scuba divers please note that we will be driving at high altitudes. Not typically recommended for children under 5 years old although any ages are welcome. Since our tours won’t be going to extreme altitudes, any age can join. Our max altitude is around 9k feet. Doctors recommend staying below that altitude to minimize any potential altitude sickness. It is extremely rare that anyone ever feels sick on our tours.
Meeting & Pickup
We will be meeting on the slopes of Mauna Kea 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2023-01-05
4.00 / 5
James was very knowledgeable and the set up was great! Comfy jackets, chairs and great location. What he showed with his camera was amazing, but wish he had also spent time just talking about the stars themselves... The different constellations and their "stories".
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