Mauna Kea
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Mauna Kea Summit Observatories3:22
Welcome, intrepid traveler, to the absolute pinnacle of the Pacific Ocean. You are currently standing upon the summit of Mauna Kea, the White Mountain, a dormant shield volcano that holds the remarkable distinction of being the…
Listen in the app2The Summit Access Road Arrival Plateau3:32
Let us begin our detailed exploration precisely where the grueling Summit Access Road deposits weary travelers onto the high plateau. The physical journey to reach this exact coordinate is a formidable accomplishment in itself,…
Listen in the app3The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory3:40
Moving slightly northwest along the winding summit ridge, we arrive at the site of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory, affectionately known within the global scientific community as the CSO. As you stand directly before this…
Listen in the app4The James Clerk Maxwell Telescope3:25
Just a short, measured walk from our previous stop brings us face-to-face with the imposing James Clerk Maxwell Telescope, currently operated by the East Asian Observatory. As you gaze up at the massive protective enclosure, it…
Listen in the app5The Keck Observatories Viewpoint3:21
If you turn your gaze toward the prominent twin white domes resting majestically on the nearby ridge, you are looking at the world-renowned Keck Observatories. We will observe them from this specific vantage point, allowing us to…
Listen in the app6The Northern Plateau and the Proposed TMT Site3:37
As we pivot our attention toward the expansive Northern Plateau stretching out below the main summit ridge, we confront the most complex and deeply emotional facet of Mauna Kea's modern history. The relatively flat expanse of…
Listen in the app7The True Summit (Puʻu Wēkiu)3:11
We now approach the most sensitive and spiritually significant location on our entire journey. If you look slightly upward from our current position on the ridge, you will see a distinct, prominent cinder cone rising above the…
Listen in the app8The Sunset and Stargazing Vantage Point3:18
As our profound journey across the summit ridge nears its conclusion, we have positioned ourselves at the perfect western-facing vantage point to witness the daily, dramatic transition from day to night. If you have timed your…
Listen in the app9Closing2:52
As the biting, sub-freezing wind continues to sweep relentlessly across the darkened cinder of the summit plateau, our time atop Mauna Kea draws to a necessary close. The physical toll of the extreme altitude, the profound lack…
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What is Mauna Kea?
Mauna Kea is a place with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 30 min 18 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 19.8206, -155.4681 |
| Last updated |
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