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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MKOs and community come together for Tanabata Block Party
MKOs and community come together for Tanabata Block Party
Omidyar Fellows Spotlight - Rich Matsuda
Omidyar Fellows Spotlight - Rich Matsuda

The Omidyar Fellows program is recognizing Rich Matsuda for his stellar leadership as the director of W.M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea!


Mary Beth Laychak Wins 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award
Mary Beth Laychak Wins 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award

In recognition of her unwavering commitment to educating the next generation of astronomers, Mary Beth Laychak has been honored with the 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award. Mary Beth is the Director of Communications and Community Engagement at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope and leads several programs within the Maunakea Observatories community.

Visit Maunakea

Visiting Maunakea is a unique experience that comes with important safety and cultural considerations. Find out everything you need to know before visiting this extraordinary place with our partners at the Maunakea Visitor Information Station.

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.