At any moment of any day and every season of the year the majestic mountain of Hawai'i, Mauna Kea, graces the Big Island. The ancient Hawaiians knew Mauna Kea well. The adz quarries and ceremonial platforms hold secret stories of time gone by. And that history is a Hawaiian treasure.

Now with thirteen great telescopes, the search for understanding man's place in Earth's heavens continues.

At 13,796 feet, with extremely dry conditions, Mauna Kea supports the largest astronomical facility in the world.

The conditions are nearly perfect and studies of the Universe progress rapidly. Still there are endless opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of this mountain environment.

Here on Hawai'i the wonders never cease.