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Category: Postcard from the Summit

Photos from the top

Koa Character

An old koa tree with real character on Mauna Kea
An old koa tree with real character on Mauna Kea
Author AndrewPosted on December 23, 2018December 10, 2018Format ImageCategories Mauna Kea, Postcard from Hawai'i, Postcard from the SummitTags branch, KOA, Mauna Kea, tree1 Comment on Koa Character

Flying the Drone

Pulled off along the road to work and discharging some drone batteries
Pulled off along the road to work and discharging some drone batteries

Author AndrewPosted on November 13, 2018November 11, 2018Categories Drone, Postcard from the SummitTags drone, Mauna Kea, MavicLeave a comment on Flying the Drone

Mauna Kea Morning Air

Flying the drone along the Mauna Kea access road just after sunrise, click on the image for full size

Author AndrewPosted on November 11, 2018Categories Drone, Postcard from the SummitTags done, Mauna Kea, Mavic, SunriseLeave a comment on Mauna Kea Morning Air

Foggy View

Fog wisps between the domes in this view from the top of Keck 2
Fog wisps between the domes in this view from the top of Keck 2

Author AndrewPosted on November 3, 2018October 30, 2018Categories Postcard from the SummitTags dome, fog, Mauna Kea, telescope, weatherLeave a comment on Foggy View

Mirror Segment

A Keck mirror segment stripped and awaiting a fresh aluminum coating
A Keck mirror segment stripped and awaiting a fresh aluminum coating

Author AndrewPosted on October 29, 2018October 27, 2018Categories Postcard from the SummitTags Keck, Keck Observatory, mirror, primary, segmentLeave a comment on Mirror Segment

Segment Exchange

Lifting segment 4-76 out of the Keck 2 primary mirror for re-coating and repair
Lifting segment 4-75 out of the Keck 2 primary mirror for re-coating and repair

Author AndrewPosted on October 28, 2018October 27, 2018Categories Postcard from the SummitTags astronomy, Keck, Keck Observatory, mirror, observatory, segment, telescopeLeave a comment on Segment Exchange

Milky way over the Summit

The Milky Way over the summit of Mauna Kea
The Milky Way over the summit of Mauna Kea

Author AndrewPosted on September 26, 2018August 10, 2018Categories Postcard from the SummitTags Mauna Kea, MIlky Way, starscape, summitLeave a comment on Milky way over the Summit

UH88 under the Milky Way

UH88 under the Milky Way
The UH88 telescope under the stars of the Milky Way

Author AndrewPosted on August 15, 2018August 2, 2018Categories Postcard from the SummitTags Hawaii, MIlky Way, starscape, telescope, U of H, UH88, universityLeave a comment on UH88 under the Milky Way

Gemini and CFHT by Moonlight

Gemini and CFHT in Moonlight
Gemini and CFHT illuminated by the light of a rising Moon, and some brake lights

Author AndrewPosted on August 8, 2018August 3, 2018Categories Mauna Loa, Postcard from the SummitTags CFHT, Gemini, Mauna Kea, starscape, telescopeLeave a comment on Gemini and CFHT by Moonlight

Lasing the GC

The Keck 1 AO laser working the sky in the direction of the galactic center

Author AndrewPosted on August 2, 2018July 31, 2018Categories Postcard from the SummitTags Keck, Keck Observatory, laser, Mauna Kea, observatoryLeave a comment on Lasing the GC

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