2023.06: Sunset, Mauna Kea, Island of Hawai’i, Hawaii, USA
Location: Sunset, Mauna Kea, Island of Hawai’i, Hawaii, USA
Date: 2023.06
Photographer: Jesen
Camera: Nikon Z8
Retouch: Adobe Photoshop
Copyright: www.haomingxiong.com
Early Hawaiians named the behemoth Maunakea, or “white mountain,” for the snow that caps its broad slopes for parts of the year. It’s been more than 4,000 years since Maunakea last erupted, but scientists predict it could become active again in the future. As the highest point in not only Hawaiʻi but the entire Pacific Basin, Maunakea serves an important role in the scientific community as a hub of astronomical observation. From the dry, cloudless atmosphere of Maunakea, it is possible to observe galaxies at the farthest edges of the observable universe. The volcano is home to more than a dozen massive telescopes from around the world, making it the largest observatory of its kind on the planet.
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