Mauna Kea and Fogbow
Author: Andrew
An electrical engineer, amateur astronomer, and diver, living and working on the island of Hawaiʻi.
Snow on Mauna Kea
A light dusting of snow on the summit today, currently snowing. The forecast is for clearing into the new year.
Mercury at Maximum Elongation
Today Mercury will be at maximum eastern elongation, as high in the evening sky as it will appear for this current apparition. After today the planet will slide back into the sunset, passing through inferior conjunction on January 14th to reappear in the dawn around the beginning of February.
Keck Under Ice
One of my favorite photos of the year, taken in the first few days of the year.
Segment Storage
Full Moon
‘Tis The Season
Winter is Here
Today marks the beginning of winter. While snow and ice can appear on the summit of Mauna Kea any time during the year, the most severe weather usually occurs during winter storms. We all look forward to the beautiful sight of Mauna Kea with her white coat. Of course this comes at a price, days of difficult access to the summit facilities, or no access at all. The loss of observing nights due to ice and clouds is most common from January to March.
Cathedral Bell
Ornamental Temptation
