Mauna+Kea+Observatory

= MAUNA KEA OBSERVATORY =

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__//INTRODUCTION://__
===Hawaii a.k.a "The Big Island", is known for being Earth's connecting point to the rest of the universe and for being the United States of America's 50th state. It's also known for it's 8 beautiful islands: Hawai'i, Maui, Lana'i, Moloka'i, Koho'olawe, O'ahu, Kaua'i, and Ni'ihau. When people are looking for vacation, Hawaii is always at the top of the list for families, and rightfully so. However, what most people don't know is that Hawaii is also the home to the world's largest observatory for optical, infrared, and sub millimeter astronomy. This beautiful 4,200 meter high observatory is found in the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii.===

__//ABOUT MAUNA KEA OBSERVATORIES://__
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__**Reviewed By:**__ Alex Espinoza
==__//**Overview/Accuracy**://__ The information that was given to me throughout this website was very knowledgeable. It gave me a really good inside look of Mauna Kea because the information I received it from was from the University of Hawaii. Not only is that a prestigious school, but they just so happened to be in the same state as Mauna Kea which makes their evidence even more credible. As I stated in my introduction, the Mauna Kea Observatory is the world's largest astronomical observatory! Now that's pretty cool! Everyday astronomers from 11 different countries operate on these telescopes. The combination of all the lights gathering up from these telescopes is 15 times greater than the Palomar Telescope in California and six times brighter than the Hubble Space Telescope. Great informational website by a great university.==

==__//Readability & Clarity://__ This website made it very easy to understand and gather important information quickly. It's easy to follow and very informational. I recommend this website to all observers and viewers needing key points, facts, and inside looks on the beautiful observatory of Mauna Kea.==

==__//Ease of Navigation://__ I had absolutely no problem navigating in and out of this website. Anything from contacting the University, to when they all started their observations on Mauna Kea, it's all there.==

__//MAUNA KEA SUMMIT ADVENTURES://__
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__**Reviewed By:**__ Alex Espinoza
==**__//Overview/Accuracy://__** This website was my favorite so far because right away when I clicked on it and I was at the home page, I felt like the author, Pat, made me feel like I was at home. He starts off the website with a little story but shortly after that he dives in to Mauna Kea and the adventures he and his team have to offer. Paul describes the journey to the top of Mauna Kea as, "the most dramatic and stimulating scenery to be found anywhere, either on or off planet earth." That alone is enough for to go all the to Mauna Kea! He touches on every aspect of Mauna Kea. From the overwhelming amount of pros, to the considerably low amount of cons. In his website, he also includes observations, health risks, tour details and guides, equipment and food, weather, reservations, and cancellations.==

==__//Readability&Clarity://__ This website made it not only easy to understand, but made it fun to read all the interesting facts about Mauna Kea. Once again, would definitely recommend this site to people. But more so to people interested in visiting Mauna Kea.==

==__//Ease of Navigation://__ Once again, I had no issues navigating and working my way through this webpage. Really enjoyed how easy it was for me to find out what I want to find out at a very quick paste!==

__//Maunakea Visitor Information Center//__
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__**Reviewed By:**__ Alex Espinoza
==__//Overview/Accuracy://__ The onizuka center is opened every day out of the year from 9am to 10pm. You can find these guys at 9,200 feet or 2,800 meters. This page is strictly for visitors and entrepreneurs that are looking to be amazed by all the things Mauna Kea has to offer. This page also has plenty of important information on all the rooms, shelter, miscellaneous, etc. What this site gave me that other sites didn't, is they gave me a picture of the week and they gave me a live look in which made it up to date footage on Mauna Kea Visitor Information Center (MKVIS) along with the temp, wind, road status, and RH%.==

==__Readability&Clarity:__ This page wasn't as easy to understand, in fact I found a bit difficult to understand all the prices of everything. However I do recommend this website if you are planning of taking a trip up there.==

==__//Ease of Navigation://__ The use of navigation for this page wasn't easy but it wasn't hard at the same time. People who are pros and experts with this kind of stuff will have no problem with navigating. But with not so much technological education like myself, it can make it challenging. Good source for interested people.==

**//__The Scenic Drive to the Summit of Mauna Kea:__//**
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__**Reviewed By:**__ Alex Espinoza
==__//Overview/Accuracy://__A 43 mile drive takes you from the sea level in Hilo, to the beautiful summit of Mauna Kea 13,796 feet to later on reveal all the astronomical observations. As said on the website, "The drive takes you through just about every ecosystem on the island." This website is very accurate and very dependable. It has so many cites to back up it's evidence and is very influential towards Mauna Kea, that's how it should be! The only thing than can be dangerous about this ride up to Mauna Kea, if you have any sort of respiratory problems, this isn't the trip for you! At the very top, which is 13,796 feet about sea level, there is about 40% less oxygen rather than being at sea level. Therefore, making breathing very difficult and worrisome for some.==

==__//Readability&Clarity://__ For me to say it was very relaxing and comforting to find everything I needed was great. Sensational information and facts that are suitable to any audience to know about the great Mauna Kea.==

==__//Ease of Navigation://__I had absolutely no problem navigating in an out of this page. I was very satisfied with everything I witnessed and read. This website along with the second one I listed, are the first two I would come to if I needed valuable information about Mauna Kea.==

__//Aerial Tour of the Mauna Kea Observatories//__
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__**Reviewed By:**__ Alex Espinoza
==__//Overview/Accuracy://__ All of the photos of Mauna Kea Observatories on this link were taken by the author, Richard Wainscoat in a helicopter on February 10, 1998. A couple of photos had there inconsistency but for the most part the range in feet Richard took for each image was between 13,300 to 14,500. But most of the pictures were taken at 14,500 feet.==

==__//Readability&Clarity://__ This website was very entertaining to watch because of all the fancy and good-looking photos. Very clear and understandable. This page gives plenty of images of how the Mauna Kea Observatory looks like which is important and very key to some viewers. Beautiful clear pictures that are very easy to understand.==