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Maunakea Stellar Explorer від KONA

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For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Maunakea Stellar Explorer from KapohoKine Adventures. This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime astronomical observing AND safe daytime solar viewing with all ages welcome! Our in-house stellar explorers are the best and most experienced in Hawaii with one having created the Mauna Kea Visitor’s Center and operated it for a decade. Others on staff have written noted articles and reviews for well-known astronomy magazines and have worked at world-class observatories.
Місто: Великий острів Гаваї
Fri 06 Feb
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Починаючи з $263.76
Fri 06 Feb
Починаючи з $263.76
Забронювати
Що включено
Зустріч і висадка з готелю
Вода в пляшках
Водій/гід
Вечеря
Куртки
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Додаткова інформація
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Чого очікувати
1
Кайлуа-Кона
Пригода починається з вечері.
2
Сідлова дорога
Далі ви поїдете через Седл Роуд між Мауна-Кеа та Мауна-Лоа, двома найвищими та наймасивнішими вулканами на Землі. Ваш досвідчений гід Служби національних парків обговорить вулканологію, геологію та історію цих жахливих чудес, а також надасть детальну розповідь про різноманітні потоки лави, флору та фауну, повз які ви будете проходити. Нарешті, ваш гід відведе вас до одного з наших улюблених місць на Мауна-Кеа для нічного спостереження за зірками.
3
Мауна Кеа
Ви спостерігатимете глибоке небо та планетарні об’єкти через Добсонівський телескоп з великою апертурою під одним із найтемніших і найчистіших небес на планеті Земля! Наші телескопи Добсона — це справжній пуристичний досвід споглядання нічного неба. Завдяки швидкому фокусному відношенню ви можете бачити широке поле зору об’єктів, що просто неможливо за допомогою типів телескопів, які використовуються в інших турах. Залежно від того, що видно на поточному небі та погоди, ви спостерігатимете галактики, туманності, зоряні скупчення, планети, подвійні зоряні системи, місяць і багато іншого; усі найяскравіші та експонатні об’єкти, яких ви ніколи раніше не бачили! Після цього зігрійтеся кавою Kona та гарячим шоколадом, перш ніж повернутися на курорт. Надаються теплі куртки. Цей тур не відвідує вершину Маунакеа з поваги до корінних жителів Гавайських островів.
4
Kailua-Kona
The adventure starts with dinner.
5
Saddle Road
Next, you’ll travel across Saddle Road between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, two of the tallest and most massive volcanoes on Earth. Your National Park Service trained guide will discuss the volcanology, geology, and history of these monstrous wonders, as well as providing in-depth narration on the various lava flows and flora and fauna that you’ll be passing by. Lastly, your guide will take you to one of our preferred locations on Mauna Kea for nighttime stargazing.
6
Mauna Kea
You’ll observe deep sky and planetary objects through a large aperture Dobsonian telescope under one of the darkest and most pristine skies on planet Earth! Our Dobsonian telescopes are a true purist’s experience to view the night sky. Their fast focal ratio enables you to see sprawling wide field views of objects that simply aren’t possible with the types of telescopes used by other tours. Depending on what is visible in the current sky and weather permitting, you’ll observe galaxies, nebula, star clusters, planets, double star systems, the moon, and much more; all the highlights and showpiece objects like you’ve never seen before! Afterwards, warm up with Kona coffee and hot chocolate before returning to your resort. Warm jackets provided. This tour does not visit Maunakea’s summit out of deference to Native Hawaiian concerns.
7
Kailua-Kona
The adventure starts with dinner.
8
Saddle Road
Next, you’ll travel across Saddle Road between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, two of the tallest and most massive volcanoes on Earth. Your National Park Service trained guide will discuss the volcanology, geology, and history of these monstrous wonders, as well as providing in-depth narration on the various lava flows and flora and fauna that you’ll be passing by. Lastly, your guide will take you to one of our preferred locations on Mauna Kea for nighttime stargazing.
9
Mauna Kea
You’ll observe deep sky and planetary objects through a large aperture Dobsonian telescope under one of the darkest and most pristine skies on planet Earth! Our Dobsonian telescopes are a true purist’s experience to view the night sky. Their fast focal ratio enables you to see sprawling wide field views of objects that simply aren’t possible with the types of telescopes used by other tours. Depending on what is visible in the current sky and weather permitting, you’ll observe galaxies, nebula, star clusters, planets, double star systems, the moon, and much more; all the highlights and showpiece objects like you’ve never seen before! Afterwards, warm up with Kona coffee and hot chocolate before returning to your resort. Warm jackets provided. This tour does not visit Maunakea’s summit out of deference to Native Hawaiian concerns.
Show 6 більше зупинок
Політика скасування
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Відгуки (97)
Richard_B
Apr 2022
We had an excellent driver/guide. Really enjoyed his stories. We were rained out but he made the most of what he could control. Not his fault as he was good but didn’t control the sky. I took a chance but it didn’t work out.
Nancy_D
Feb 2022
We saw no stars. This company does not drive above the clouds. There was no compensation for seeing no stars. Very expensive van ride with a fish taco dinner!
Emily_C
Jan 2022
It was good stargazing (the best view of sirius and the moon I've ever had), and our guide was knowledgable about astronomy, and good at keeping up an educational dialogue through the trip, and helpful/ensuring everyone's comfort. However, the description on Viator says that there are two stops going up Muanakea, and I think this is misleading. All we did was cross the street, and it was a location I had already been to on the island (across from a popular rest stop), so it doesn't seem that exceptional. The good news is that you have an easy bathroom opportunity. I thought we would be going higher up the mountain (although I knew this was not a summit tour). I would also like the company to incorporate more Hawaiian/indigenous stellar history/stories. For example, the constellations we learned about came largely from a western/European perspective. Since this tour mentions not going to the summit our of respect for Hawaiian concerns, it would be nice to incorporate more of their history/beliefs/culture into this tour.

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