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May 2002 - Mauna Kea - Hawaii

These are pictures from our trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. This is our trip to the summit of Mauna Kea, which is almost 14,000 ft. tall. The sunset pics were taken between cloud layers at around 12,000 ft. Breathing at 14,000 can be interesting. We got short of breath, dizzy and lightheaded. Our bodies started doing strange things at that altitude. All pictures taken by the digital Canon PowerShot S40 camera.
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The drive up to the summit on Saddle Rd. (Highway 200)
The drive up to the summit on Saddle Rd. (Highway 200)		 Telescopes used to view the stars after sunset at the Onizuka Visitor Information Station at 9,000 ft.
Telescopes used to view the stars after sunset at the Onizuka Visitor Information Station at 9,000 ft.		 Incredible warnings about travelling to the summit of Mauna Kea. I like the invisible cows remark. Click on original image.
Incredible warnings about travelling to the summit of Mauna Kea. I like the invisible cows remark. Click on original image.		 This is a warning sign right before you get to the Visitor Information Center at 9,000 ft. Checkout the cloud deck right above.
This is a warning sign right before you get to the Visitor Information Center at 9,000 ft. Checkout the cloud deck right above.
Sign at the entrance to the Visitor Information Station (VIS) at 9,000 ft.
Sign at the entrance to the Visitor Information Station (VIS) at 9,000 ft.		 About 49 degrees F at the VIS at 9,000 ft. The summit was 33 degrees F at 14,000 ft.
About 49 degrees F at the VIS at 9,000 ft. The summit was 33 degrees F at 14,000 ft.		 Chelle has her Milky Way chocolate bar and two bottles of water, which are much needed at altitude.
Chelle has her Milky Way chocolate bar and two bottles of water, which are much needed at altitude.		 The paved road has ended and is now volcanic rock. Four-wheel drive vehicles are required at this point.
The paved road has ended and is now volcanic rock. Four-wheel drive vehicles are required at this point.
Getting towards the top of the summit. This place looks like the surface of the moon.
Getting towards the top of the summit. This place looks like the surface of the moon.		 Chelle at the entrance to the UH telescope. Good thing we brought appropriate clothing as it is 33 F and 40 mph winds.
Chelle at the entrance to the UH telescope. Good thing we brought appropriate clothing as it is 33 F and 40 mph winds.		 Picture of Chelle outside of the UH telescope braving the elements (underexposed)
Picture of Chelle outside of the UH telescope braving the elements (underexposed)		 01 Outside view of the UH 2.2m telescope.
01 Outside view of the UH 2.2m telescope.
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Guest 04-Nov-2002 00:34
Former resident and avid Mauna Kea skiier admires your photos, Fantastic
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