"SUBARU TELESCOPE" - Big Island of Hawai`i
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N 19° 49.531 W 155° 28.583
5Q E 240610 N 2194075
This Japanese Telescope is located on top of Mauna Kea in Hawai'i at 13796 foot elevation.
Waymark Code: WM7CR
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 02/09/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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VISITOR TOURS

  • Tours will be offered on up to 15 days a month. On each day that they offer tours, there will be tours at 10:30AM, 11:30AM, and 1:30PM.
    Tours will be in Japanese or English.
    One week advance reservations are necessary. When visiting the summit guide will meet visitors with reservations outside the telescope enclosure (i.e. the dome) at a pre-appointed time and escort visitors inside the enclosure. The tour lasts 30 minutes. Visitors will be able to see the telescope and the primary mirror recoating facilities.
    The tour lasts 30 minutes. Visitors will be able to see the telescope and the primary mirror recoating facilities.

    MEDICAL ALERT

  • The summit of Mauna Kea has an elevation of 13796 ft (4205 m). The air pressure in the summit region is less than 60% of that at sea level, and the body must work harder to obtain oxygen.
    Altitude sickness is a risk for all visitors. All visitors should expect a reduction in both their physical and mental capabilities. The stress caused by the high altitude environment can also worsen any existing health problems.
    Dryness, cold, and increased UV radiation also contribute to physical discomfort at high altitude.

    Link to Hilo education center.
    • Observatory Purpose: Research

    Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes

    Radio Telescopes?: No

    Open to the Public?: Yes

    Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes

    Active Observatory?: Active

    Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1

    Site URL: [Web Link]

    Year Dedicated or Opened: 2000

    Altitude (meters): 4205

    Solar Telescopes?: Not listed

    Is this a Club Observatory?: Not listed
    Visit Instructions:
    Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)

    If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!

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