The peak of Mauna Kea is the #1 best location of earth for star gazing and astronomical research due to it’s great distance from any major city, extreme elevation and clear weather 90% of the year. The Mauna Kea tour also included awesome star gazing.

The visitor’s center at night. All lights on the mountain are red to minimize light pollution.

The Milky Way. The red on the ground was caused by the red interior lights of the tour van.