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	kea - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Kea, large parrot that inhabits the mountainous sections of South Island, New Zealand.
		Mauna Kea is the highest peak in the state and its slopes are...
		Mauna Kea Observatory, astronomical research facility, located on Hawaii's dormant volcano Mauna Kea, at an altitude of 4,205 m (13,796 ft).
	ca.encarta.msn.com /kea.html (105 words)

	Mauna Kea Observatory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The summit of Mauna Kea is managed by the University of Hawai'i's Institute for Astronomy.
		Mauna Kea is both a sacred and historical site in the Hawaiian culture and one of the most important land-based astronomy sites in the world.
		The summit of Mauna Kea is so high that scientists and other visitors are advised to stay at the lower level for 30 minutes to acclimate to atmospheric conditions before reaching the summit.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mauna_Kea_Observatory (549 words)

	RedOrbit - Reference Library (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The combined light-gathering power of the telescopes on Mauna Kea is fifteen times greater than that of the Palomar telescope in California -- for many years the world's largest -- and sixty times greater than that of the Hubble Space Telescope.
		Mauna Kea ("White Mountain") is a dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii, the largest and southernmost of the Hawaiian Islands.
		The lower slopes of Mauna Kea are popular for hunting, hiking, sightseeing, and bird watching in an environment that is less hostile than the barren summit area.
	www.redorbit.com /education/reference_library?article_id=2 (342 words)

	Visiting Mauna Kea
		The Keck observatory and the UH2.2m telescope have visitors galleries from which the telescope may be viewed at certain times.
		Mauna Kea is situated on the Big Island of Hawaii.
		The Mauna Kea Weather Center at University of Hawaii is currently developing specialized weather prediction tools for Mauna Kea and its immediate surroundings.
	www.ifa.hawaii.edu /mko/visiting.htm (1026 words)

	Keck Telescope - Picture - MSN Encarta
		They sit in the Mauna Kea Observatory on Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano in Hawaii.
		The Mauna Kea Observatory is located at an altitude of 4,205 m (13,796 ft), which permits excellent nighttime viewing with a minimum of interference from artificial light sources.
		The Keck telescopes are both reflecting telescopes that use a giant mirror consisting of 36 individual segments.
	encarta.msn.com /media_461526056/Keck_Telescope.html (97 words)

	Mauna Kea Volcano, Hawai`i
		Tall cinder cones atop the summit of Mauna Kea (4,205m) and lava flows that underlie its steep upper flanks have built the volcano a scant 35 m higher than nearby Mauna Loa (4,170 m).
		The seasonal snow cover on the steep slopes of Mauna Kea is easier to see from coastal areas than on the gentle, rounded slopes of Mauna Loa, whose summit cannot be seen from sea level.
		Mauna Kea is presently a dormant volcano, having last erupted about 4,500 years ago.
	hvo.wr.usgs.gov /volcanoes/maunakea (444 words)

	AllRefer.com - Mauna Kea Observatories (Astronomical Observatories) - Encyclopedia
		Mauna Kea Observatories[mou´nu kA´u] Pronunciation Key, astronomical observatory complex located on Mauna Kea peak, the "white mountain" on the island of Hawaii, at an altitude of more than 13,600 ft (4,145 m).
		Other instruments include the Canada-France-Hawaii telescope (142 in./3.6 m), the United Kingdom Infrared telescope (150 in./3.8 m), and the Infrared Telescope Facility (120 in./3 m), as well as two telescopes : the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory and the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope : used for observations in the submillimeter portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.
		Also part of the complex is the Hawaii Antenna of the Very Long Baseline Array, which is used for observations in radio astronomy.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/MaunaKeaO.html (362 words)

	maunakea
		The observatories got a boost from the added magnification of a natural "cosmic gravitational lens" in space that further amplifies the brightness of the distant object, according to a Keck news release.
		The newly discovered galaxy is likely to be a young galaxy shining during the end of the cosmic "dark ages," the period that ended with the first galaxies and quasars transforming opaque, molecular hydrogen into the transparent, ionized universe that we see today, the release said.
		The W.M. Keck Observatory is operated by the California Association for Research in Astronomy, a scientific partnership of the California Institute of Technology, the University of California and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
	www.geocities.com /tlc_tip/maunakea.html (339 words)

	SummitPost - Mauna Kea -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
		Mauna Kea, on the Big Island, is Hawai'i's highest mountain at 13796 ft (4198 m).
		The maintained Mauna Kea Trail is 6 miles in length (one way) and climbs 4576 ft (1395 m), starting from the Onizuka Visitor Center, which is at 9200 ft (2804 m).
		Mauna Kea is leased to the University of Hawaii from the 12,000-foot level and up.
	www.summitpost.org /mountain/rock/150854/mauna-kea.html (1699 words)

	NOVA Online \| Runaway Universe \| Mauna Kea Observatory
		The Mauna Kea Observatory is located on Mauna Kea, an extinct volcano and Hawaii's highest mountain.
		The observatory is home to 11 internationally sponsored telescopes, including the two largest telescopes currently in operation, each bearing a 10-meter primary mirror.
		Astronomers working with one of the 10-meter telescopes helped to discover that the universe is expanding at an accelerated rate.
	www.pbs.org /wgbh/nova/universe/media/maunakea.html (69 words)

	Science City - Haleakala Mauna Kea Observatory
		The combined light-gathering power of the telescopes on Mauna Kea is fifteen times greater than that of the Palomar telescope in California, for many years the world's largest and fifty times greater than that of the Hubble Space Telescope.
		The exceptional stability of the atmosphere above Mauna Kea permits more detailed studies than are possible elsewhere, while its distance from city lights and a strong island-wide lighting ordinance ensure an extremely dark sky, allowing observation of the faintest galaxies that lie at the very edge of the observable Universe.
		The leased land is known as the Mauna Kea Science Reserve and comprises 4542 hectares (11,228 acres).
	www.sunshinehelicopters.com /maui/eastmaui/sciencecity.html (609 words)

	Mauna Kea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii with a light dusting of snow.
		Large numbers of feral sheep inhabit the upper elevations, and have had a severe impact on the native vegetation.
		Construction of telescopes on Mauna Kea has been a source of controversy in recent years.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mauna_Kea (744 words)

	Mauna Kea in Hawaii: Astronomy on the World’s Highest Island Mountain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		He says the Mauna Kea observatories will continue to be a valuable addition to earth-orbiting telescopes for many years to come.
		Mauna Kea is important to astronomers who study the universe.
		Mauna Kea is home to their most important gods.
	www.voanews.com /specialenglish/2005-10-04-voa4.cfm (1401 words)

	Hawaii Vacation Rentals - Aloha Vacation Cottages - Vacation Rentals Big Island - Kohala Coast
		If you would like to visit Mauna Kea Observatory, we recommend that you begin at the Visitor Information Station of the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy at the 10,000-foot level on the Mauna Kea access road, about 20 minutes from the turnoff from the Saddle Road.
		When driving to the 14,000-foot summit of Mauna Kea to view the various observatories, you need to be aware that:
		It can be reached from Route 20, the narrow and winding Saddle Road, so named because it runs between the two major volcanic mountains, Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, at an elevation of 2,000 m (6,600 ft).
	www.alohacottages.net /Mauna_Kea_Observatory.htm (1058 words)

	Deep Impact: Discovery Zone: Mission Brain Twister #5: Answers
		Earth-based observatories will also be used for observations of the impact of Comet 9P/Tempel 1 from Earth.
		Prodecure: The following observatories are being considered for use by the Deep Impact team for Earth-based observations.
		It would be impossible to place a full suite of instruments such as can be found at observatories around the World, on the spacecraft for numerous reasons related to mission contraints.
	deepimpact.jpl.nasa.gov /disczone/braintwist-mission5a.html (571 words)

	The Honolulu Advertiser \| Local News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		A Mauna Kea telescope and the Chandra space-based x-ray telescope have helped resolve one of the mysteries of space and possibly shown the existence of a form of fl hole called a Type 2 quasar.
		The James Clerk Maxwell observatory was used to conclude that there may be situations in which the quasar doughnut is so thick that even x-rays don’t get through.
		However, in these cases the power of the x-rays may heat up the dust and gas, which will then retransmit energy in another frequency, in the submillimeter range, which is between radio waves and infrared.
	the.honoluluadvertiser.com /2000/Mar/22/localnews12.html (520 words)

	Mauna Kea Observatory - Cruise Critic Message Boards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		I think there is only one observatory open for tours and you would need to check the website to see which one it is and when the hours of operation are.
		The only observatory that you will have any access to during the week will be the Keck viewing room.
		There are no actual tours, except those done by the University of Hawaii on the weekends (free tour, you must have your own 4-wheel drive vehicle, and you will be required to meet at the Visitor's Center and stay with the group).
	boards.cruisecritic.com /showthread.php?t=425748 (1250 words)

	Visiting Mauna Kea - Keck Observatory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Core values are those that define the Keck Observatory.
		Cultural values are highly desirable values that every Keck Observatory staff member should strive to exemplify.
		Teamwork - We honor and encourage teamwork both within the Observatory and the broad CARA community.
	www.keckobservatory.org /geninfo/values.php (291 words)

	Mauna Kea Visitor Information
		The program begins with an astronomy video that is followed by a discussion of astronomy and Mauna Kea, then outside for stargazing.
		The access road to Mauna Kea begins at the 28-mile marker of the Saddle Road (across from the hunter's check-in station) and leads north to the summit.
		Be sure that you have a full tank of fuel when driving to Mauna Kea.
	www.volcanogallery.com /MaunaKeaObservatory.htm (437 words)

	Mauna Kea Summit Adventures- The original Sunset and Stargazing tour.
		Mauna Kea Summit Adventures- The original Sunset and Stargazing tour.
		(Mauna Kea is the astonishing mountain that stands in the calm)
		As the pioneer guide service on Mauna Kea we have over 35 years of combined experience.
	maunakea.com (213 words)

	Mauna Kea Observatories
		The 4,200 meter high summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii houses the world's largest observatory for optical, infrared, and submillimeter astronomy.
		An 8.1-meter optical/IR telescope operated by a consortium of seven countries.
		Eight 6-meter submillimeter antennas operated by Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and Taiwan
	www.ifa.hawaii.edu /mko (163 words)

	Caltech Submillimeter Observatory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory (CSO) is a cutting-edge facility for astronomical research and instrumentation development.
		It consists of a 10.4-meter diameter Leighton radio dish situated in a compact dome near the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawai'i.
		The telescope is operated by Caltech under a contract from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and has been operating on a regular basis since 1988.
	www.submm.caltech.edu /cso (104 words)

	Gemini Observatory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Gemini is an international partnership managed by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation.
		The Gemini Observatory provides the astronomical communities in each partner country with state-of-the-art astronomical facilities that allocate observing time in proportion to each country's contribution.
		The Observatory is managed by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, inc. (AURA) under a cooperative agreement with the NSF.
	www.gemini.edu /gallery (185 words)

	Mauna Kea Observatory - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Mauna Kea Observatory - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Reflecting telescopes, which use mirrors, are easier to make than refracting telescopes and reflect all colors of light equally.
		Search for books about your topic, "Mauna Kea Observatory"
	encarta.msn.com /Mauna_Kea_Observatory.html (128 words)

	Kea - Search Results - ninemsn Encarta
		Kea, large parrot that inhabits the mountainous regions of the South Island, New Zealand.
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	au.encarta.msn.com /Kea.html (106 words)

	Mauna Kea Virtual Tour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Mauna Kea / NASA Infrared Telescope Facility Virtual Tour
		Welcome to the Mauna Kea Observatory virtual tour.
		This is a series of linked images that allow you to travel around and between Mauna Kea Observatory, its Hale Pohaku dormitory, and particularly the NASA Infrared Telescope Facility as they were in January and February 2000.
	www.boulder.swri.edu /~spencer/mkowalk (300 words)

	Volcano Inn (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		This tour is subject to a minimum of four participants, appropriate weather conditions and a 24 hour advance reservation policy.
		At this time we re-acclimate to an elevation of 9,300 feet during which time is spent viewing one or more videos about astronomy on Mauna Kea, followed by a question-and-answer session.
		At 2PM we return to our vehicle and depart for the half hour journey to the summit where we will hear a description of the history, ownership, mirror size, and types of work done by all of the summit telescopes.
	www.volcanoinn.com /maunakea.htm (524 words)

	The Big Island of Hawai'i : Mauna Kea Observatory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		In the distance, you can also see Haleakala, the volcano on Mau'i.
		Driving up, this is the first sight of the telescopes you would get.
		Located at 2835m above see level, this is where the guest astronomers stay during their visit at the Mauna Kea Observatory.
	astrowww.phys.uvic.ca /~labrie/trips/hawaii/kea/keaI.html (138 words)

	MKOOC Home
		The Mauna Kea Observatories Outreach Committee (MKOOC) coordinates and organizes
		the collective outreach efforts of the Mauna Kea Observatories, and acts as a forum for the
		Mauna Kea observatories photographs by Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), used with permission.
	mkooc.org (56 words)

	Canada France Hawaii Telescope
		The Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) is a non-profit organization that operates a world class 3.6 meter telescope atop Mauna Kea, a dormant Hawaiian volcano rising 4,200 meters above the Pacific Ocean.
		The Observatory headquarters are located in Waimea (Kamuela), where CFHT has been part of the community since 1977.
		The CFHT team of some 50 people includes engineers, technicians, astronomers, and administrators.
	www.cfht.hawaii.edu (72 words)

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