Submillimeter Array
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Submillimeter Array

Observatory · Hawaii County ·

Eight 6m radio telescopes create sharp astronomical images

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Mauna Kea Access Rd, Hilo, HI 96720 Get directions

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Mauna Kea Access Rd, Hilo, HI 96720 Get directions

+1 808 961 2920
sma1.sma.hawaii.edu

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Nov 28, 2025

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B. Rita K.

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An opportunity of a life time that I COULDN'T pas up on. Mahalo to Mary Beth and Grant for taking the out of their weekend schedule and spent it with our students from Moloka'i.

Nicholas S.

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Objectively the best telescope on the mountain.

Michelle P.

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The SMA is a type of multiple-antenna observatory known as an interferometer, in this case consisting of eight radio dishes, each 6 meters in diameter. The eight antennas observe the same astronomical object simultaneously. Combining the light measured by all the dishes produces an interference pattern, which results in a sharper image than could be made by any of the individual antennae. You can't really visit or talk to any of the scientists that operate it, but it's still awesome to see it and take pictures!

John B.

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Amazing technology!

Paloma V.

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Very interesting place, is like going to another planet, i highly recommend to visit

S W.

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Amazing view and very interesting facility run by the Smithsonian.

Joe “JLSE” S.

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Amazing site to visit, bring a coat

Jarrod L.

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Absolutely beautiful