Anyone Image at Mauna Kea?

Anyone here do any imaging on their own at Mauna Kea? I know some Astromarters have...I am hoping someone on this forum has. I am going there for the second time in three weeks, and this time intend to take my Kenko SkyMemo, and two cameras and do some imaging from the Visitor's Center--which at almost 10,000 feet is not too shabby. I would like any tips anyone can provide who has been there, done that.

Thanks,

Jeff

Sorry Jeff, I can't help you with imaging (though I'm sure more than one Astromartster will).
But I thought I'd mention that my trek to the Mauna Kea visitor's center in 2002 was
a big part of what inspired me to finally get a scope of my own.
I'm sure glad I did!
Linton

Jeff,
I sent you a private message. Check it out.
Tyler

Aloha

Bring a warm coat and some oxygen.

Freddy

My only suggestion would be to get away from the building and road as much as possible. I don't know if they'll let you out in the dirt that's past the picnic tables to the south of the building, but that seems like it would be the best spot...

Good luck and be warm,

Pat

It's Dark. you may have a problem with the tours and such. but I think they understand whats happening.From what I saw they belive in sharing.
Steve

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Hi,

In short, it's dark enough at the VIS and it's a safe place to stay over night.

There are small star parties every day before 10pm. It's dark, but cars come and go. It gets much better after 10pm.

After 10pm, there are two light sources. One is the light from Hale Pohaku (offices and lounge for astronomers) to the north. If your telescope is near the north edge of the parking space at the VIS, trees may block this light for you but you may lose Polaris. The other light is the red light from the VIS. This could be easily blocked with your car.

Depending on the season, sometimes the inversion layer might go as high as 10000 feet. In that case, the summit may still have clear sky but the VIS doesn't. If you have a 4WD car, you can drive up to 12000 feet. There is couple of parking lots next to the road and is still far away from the summit. You can stay there over night without being harassed by the rangers. Over there, some people may have sickness but it won't be as bad as at the summit. Needless to say, the condition there is much better than the VIS.

Please feel free to ask me any questions. I will be very happy to help anyone to enjoy Mauna Kea.

Cheers,
Wei-Hao

I've posted this before several times, but it is one of my favorite photos of Mauna Kea.

Watch out for the volcano!

Alex

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