- Mauna Kea - Wikipedia
Mauna Kea is unusually topographically prominent for its height: its prominence from sea level is 15th in the world among mountains, at 4,207 3 m (13,803 ft); its prominence from under the ocean is 9,330 m (30,610 ft), rivaled only by Mount Everest
- Mauna Kea Information, Photos More - Hawaii Guide
The tallest volcano on the island and from base to top the tallest mountain in the world, Mauna Kea is a wonder This giant has some of the clearest and calm air in the world, making it an ideal location for stargazing Thirteen highly-sophisticated telescopes call the summit home
- Mauna Kea | U. S. Geological Survey - USGS. gov
The Hawaiian name "Mauna Kea" means "White Mountain" but is also known in native traditions and prayers as "Mauna a WAKEA" or "The mountain of WAKEA " Mauna a WAKEA is the first-born mountain son of WAKEA and Papa, the progenitors of the Hawaiian race
- Mauna Kea | Hawaii, Elevation, Height, Map | Britannica
Mauna Kea (Hawaiian: “White Mountain”), which last erupted about 4,500 years ago, is often snowcapped Its dome is 30 miles (50 km) across, with numerous cinder cones, and is the site of a major astronomical observatory
- Mauna Kea | Hawaii. com
Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi that last erupted approximately 4000 years ago At 13,796 feet above sea level and over 33,000 feet from the bottom of the ocean floor, Mauna Kea is the tallest sea mountain in the world
- Exploring Mauna Kea: A Comprehensive Travel Guide to Hawaiis . . .
Explore the majestic Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano located in Hawaii, known for its cultural and scientific significance
- Visit Mauna Kea for Stargazing and Incredible Views of the Big Island
The highest point in the state of Hawaii, Mauna Kea is rugged and beautiful With plenty to explore beyond the summit, a journey here means adventure, stargazing, and a breathtaking view you'll never forget Visit Mauna Kea to see the Big Island and the night sky from an unreal vantage point
- Visit Maunakea — Maunakea Observatories
This monthly program invites participants to learn about the scientific, cultural, and environmental importance of the mauna and then allows them to actually visit the inside of one of the telescopes atop Maunakea
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