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65-1120 Mamalahoa Hwy

Kamuela, HI 96743

+1 (808) 885-7887

http://www.keckobservatory.org

W. M. Keck Observatory features two of the world s largest optical, near-infrared telescopes, at the more than 4,000-meter summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii. At the center of each 10-meter Keck telescope is a primary mirror composed of more than 30 hexagonal segments that work together as a single piece of reflective glass. Both Keck telescopes are equipped with adaptive optics, which compensates for the blurring due to atmospheric turbulence. Additionally, the Keck I and Keck II telescopes can work together as the Keck Interferometer. W. M. Keck Observatory is headquartered in Kamuela, Hawaii. It is managed by the California Association for Research in Astronomy, a nonprofit organization whose board of directors includes representatives from Caltech and the University of California.

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4.55 reviews

Kathy A.

2/15/2020

We weren't really sure what to expect but were pleasantly surprised. Nice 40 minute drive from town and very informative. The guide took the time to get to know us and presented to us, not AT us....

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Mike V.

3/4/2019

We visited Hawaii for our 2018 summer family vacation and we started on the Big Island. We started our last full day with a lava boat tour that started at 4am in Hilo and returned to the dock at...

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Jacquelin S.

5/18/2018

We noticed the Keck Observatory Visitor Center as we were making a u-turn to get back onto highway 19. We went in, me just hoping for a restroom, that need satisfied we ended up spending over an...

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Layla L.

2/20/2013

awesome view! It is absolutely spectacular. One downside, you're going to overheat your rental car trying to get there. Save up some cash and take a bus or rent a car with some balls. other than...

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Andrea K.

10/23/2016

There are only few places on this Planet where one is so close to Heaven! This is such a magical, sacred site, the one you can't pass on! Lots of great, educational materials in the Visitor...

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