MAUNAKEA OBSERVATORIES

Maunakea Observatories are a group of nonprofit, independent institutions with telescopes atop Maunakea on Hawaiʻi Island. Together with the community, we strive to steward and protect the natural, cultural, and scientific resources of Maunakea, and to deepen our understanding of our place in the universe.

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What Does It Take To Become A Telescope Operator?
What Does It Take To Become A Telescope Operator?

Derek Petrowski was always curious about working with telescopes, even as a child. While his path to becoming a Telescope Operator and Support Technician at W. M. Keck Observatory wasn’t necessarily linear, his diverse life experiences and career trajectory have led him to becoming a critical member of the Maunakea Observatories community.

MKO Website Relaunched With a New Look and a New Approach
MKO Website Relaunched With a New Look and a New Approach

Welcome to the new Maunakea Observatories website! With fresh design, photography, science, and storytelling, the updated website reflects the evolution of MKO and offers a glimpse into our work, people, approach, and role in community.

New Subaru Telescope Observations Reveal the Structure of the Outer Solar System
New Subaru Telescope Observations Reveal the Structure of the Outer Solar System

Dr. Tsuyoshi Terai, Subaru Support Astronomer, gives a deeper look into the process behind the new observations about the outer solar system released by the Subaru Telescope in partnership with the New Horizons spacecraft and discusses what they potentially mean for our understanding of the solar system.

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Who We Are

Maunakea Observatories are a group of 10 independent observatories committed to pursuing scientific excellence and a mutual approach to astronomy that values and collaborates with the community of which we are a part of in decision-making and stewardship.