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Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos
Milky Way Mosaic! This core region of our galaxy is visible in the early mornings before sunrise from February - May. In the summer months it can be visible all night long.
The most light sensitive deep space camera/telescope setup out of any company in Hawaii.
Some prefer to follow along in their own vehicle. :)
Rent a Jeep and use it as a prop on the tour. :)

Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos

By Epic Tours
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$527 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Led by an Astronomer and Astro-Photographer, we are the only star tour operator that offers 2 hour experiences, avoids the bright moon and offers a stargazing guarantee.

The tour comes in 3 parts:

First:
Your guide will point out celestial objects and constellations with a powerful green laser pointer and answer questions about the universe.

Second:
View details of a galaxy, a nebula, a star cluster and a red giant star through a star tracker/deep space camera setup and a Unistellar EV telescope 2. We also bring binoculars and a night vision scope.

Third:
Your Astro-Photographer will take a few complimentary stellar photos of you with the Milky Way.

High Resolution upgrades are available.

Stargazing locations vary each night depending on clouds and crowds. We stargaze on the slopes of Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa, whichever spot has the best conditions.

Activity location

  • Pu'u Huluhulu Cinder cone parking lot
    • Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Pu'u Huluhulu Cinder cone parking lot
    • Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States

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Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Free Photos
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 pm
Price details
NZ$527.08 x 1 AdultNZ$527.08
Total
Price is NZ$527.08
Until Sun, 26 Jan

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary Medium Resolution Photos
  • What's includedWhat's includedParka Jackets
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional photographer guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll activities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOptional Photo Upgrades Available

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code: Wear pants and closed-toed shoes
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Weather can reach 30F. We have parka jackets that have pockets and a hood, although that may not be enough for some
  • Not recommended for travellers with any mobility/ambulatory restrictions, back, heart and hearing problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Pregnant Travellers should discuss with their doctor before hand.
  • Not suitable for some senior citizens
  • Not recommended for chronic complainers ;)

Activity itinerary

Onizuka Astronomy Complex
  • 2h
Lead by an astronomer and astro photographer, our experiences avoid the overcrowded Onizuka Astronomy Complex. We stargaze away from the crowds on Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa and time slots are hand selected to avoid the bright moon. Experiences are only 2 hours long and offer a stargazing guarantee or it’s free.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPu'u Huluhulu Cinder cone parking lot
    • Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPu'u Huluhulu Cinder cone parking lot
    • Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States

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