What activities are included in the Maunakea Stellar Explorer Kona tour?

The tour includes daytime solar viewing through specialized telescopes and nighttime stargazing sessions guided by expert astronomers, providing a comprehensive astronomy experience.

How long is the Maunakea Stellar Explorer Kona tour and what is the schedule?

The tour typically lasts around 6 hours, starting in the afternoon for solar viewing and continuing into the evening for stargazing, with exact times provided upon booking.

Who is the Maunakea Stellar Explorer Kona tour suitable for?

This tour is suitable for ages 8 and up, requires no prior astronomy experience, and is accessible to most fitness levels since it involves minimal walking and mostly stationary viewing.

What should I bring or wear for the Maunakea Stellar Explorer Kona tour?

Guests should dress in warm layers, bring sturdy shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and water, as temperatures can vary greatly from day to night on Maunakea.

Where do I meet for the Maunakea Stellar Explorer Kona tour and what is the cancellation policy?

The meeting point is in Kona, with exact location details sent after booking; cancellations made at least 48 hours in advance are eligible for a full refund.

Stellar Explorer tour of Maunakea volcano in Kona

Maunakea Stellar Explorer Kona

The Maunakea Stellar Explorer Kona offers a 6-hour star tour featuring nighttime astronomical observing and safe daytime solar viewing. Expert guides provide detailed insights on volcanoes and astronomy.

$246.40

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Maunakea Stellar Explorer Kona Overview

The Maunakea Stellar Explorer Kona is a 6-hour star tour that combines nighttime astronomical observing with safe daytime solar viewing. Offered by KapohoKine Adventures, this tour welcomes all ages and is led by highly experienced stellar explorers, including those who helped establish the Mauna Kea Visitor’s Center.

Tour Itinerary

The tour begins with dinner, followed by solar viewing through a state-of-the-art telescope. Guests safely observe solar flares, sunspots, and prominences in true color, weather permitting. The journey continues across Saddle Road between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes, where guides provide in-depth narration on volcanology, geology, and local flora and fauna.

Finally, guests visit a preferred Mauna Kea location for nighttime stargazing. Using a large aperture Dobsonian telescope, participants observe deep sky and planetary objects under one of the darkest skies on Earth.

Additional Information

This tour is highly rated with a 4.8 score from over 550 reviews and offers a comprehensive astronomy and geology experience on Hawaii’s Big Island.

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