W.M. Keck Observatory

Top 53% of attractions in Hawaii
7/10

4 expert reviews

“The visitor center docents offer personalized tours and show you models of the telescopes and observatories, as well as one of the original instruments.”

– Fodor's

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"In 1992, Keck I made a breakthrough in telescope design using a unique honeycomb feature made up of 36 hexagonal mirror segments that function as a single piece of glass."
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"Visitors are welcome into the gallery which has brief displays, public restrooms and partial views inside the Keck I dome." Full review
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" See models of the twin 10m (33ft) Keck telescopes, fascinating photos and a telescope trained on Mauna Kea. Informative volunteers prep you for a trip to the Mauna Kea summit." Full review


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