What's Coming Up!
May 26, 2012
6:00 pm
Music Night
Volunteers grace visitors with music during the stargazing program
Jun 2, 2012
6:00 pm
The Universe Tonight
Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station
Jun 5, 2012
12:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Transit of Venus
This afternoon Venus will transit the Sun for the last time for the next 105 years.
Jun 9, 2012
6:00 pm
UH Hilo Astrophysics Club
Stargazing with the UH Hilo Astrophysics Club
Jun 16, 2012
6:00 pm
Malalo o Ka Po Lani
Different speakers from the community speak about Mauna O Wakea from a cultural perspective
Jun 23, 2012
6:00 pm
Music Night
Volunteers grace visitors with music during the stargazing program
Saturday Night Programs
In addition to our nightly stargazing we host regular Saturday Programs @ MKVIS.
FREE Nightly Stargazing & Star Tours
Open to everyone! Every night of the year from 6pm - 10pm MKVIS conducts star tours and operates several telescopes for public viewing by our knowledgeable guides.
Learn More about our Stargazing Program »
Escorted Summit Tours
Every Sat. & Sun. Bring your 4WD vehicle and join our free summit tour caravan. Tours will go into at least one of the observatories.
Details of Escorted Summit Tours »
Volunteer Program
Learn about astronomy and Mauna Kea as a volunteer. No experience required.
Volunteer Positions at MKVIS »
