Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos
Overview
Stargazing tours at Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa provide a unique combination of expert guidance and astrophotography. All ages are welcome to enjoy this two-hour experience under the stars.
- 🌌 Relax in a reclining folding chair while sipping hot chocolate and enjoying the cool mountain air.
- 🔭 Our Celestron Origin smart telescope allows you to see galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters in real time without an eyepiece.
- 📷 An astro-photographer captures images of you and your group under the night sky, with digital files emailed within 48 hours.
- ❗ A stargazing guarantee ensures you won’t miss the celestial sights, avoiding crowded experiences.
To prioritize sustainability, instant digital delivery is provided, with no expiry on your images and a global selection of stargazing experiences available.
- Complimentary Medium Resolution Photos
- All activities
- Professional photographer guide
- Parka Jackets
- Optional Photo Upgrades Available
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Return details
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Onizuka Astronomy ComplexLed by an astronomer and astro-photographer, our tours avoid the crowded Onizuka Visitor Center and take place at quiet, remote locations on Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa. Time slots are handpicked to avoid bright moonlight and maximize your view of the night sky. Each 90 minute experience includes: • A guided star talk by our astronomer using a Celestron Origin smart telescope • Close-up telescope views of deep sky objects like nebulas, star clusters, and galaxies • Complimentary portraits taken by our astro-photographer with the Milky Way as your backdrop • Medium-resolution photos included at no extra cost • A stargazing guarantee — if the stars don’t show, the tour is free
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.