Very Long Baseline Array
Observatory · Hawaii County ·

Very Long Baseline Array

Observatory · Hawaii County ·

Remote radio telescopes peering through gas clouds

cold and windy
warm clothes
great views
stargaze
black holes
asteroids
national radio astronomy observatory
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null
Very Long Baseline Array by null

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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

+1 575 835 7000
vlba.nrao.edu
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Dec 22, 2025

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Ken S.

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13882 feet up fantastic in every way. Take a tour with Hawaii Forest and Trail you will not be disappointed. Justin was a wealth of knowledge and we couldn't have had a better guide.

Vivian G. D.

Google
It was amazing, but also extremely cold and windy!

David B

Google
Really cool on the way to the top of the mountain

lea W.

Google
Beautiful sunset. Wear warm clothes!!

Steven N.

Google
Excellent location to stargaze at. The array moves quite often, giving additional scenery

Jason C.

Google
Some great views of glacial moraine and different views of Maunakeas summit. Sign that went up in 2020 did not survive the winter season. Fun to see the dish move when realigning.

Paul H.

Google
This is hands down the best Very Long Baseline Array that I have ever visited! If you want somewhere to see the night sky in all its magnificence, this is one of the best spots you could look for. The view here is like nothing else I have experienced. Welk worth the trip up the mountain.

Michelle P.

Google
The VLBA is actually 10 radio telescopes stationed across 5,351 miles. It is useful in peering through glowing gas clouds to discover planets in distant galaxies and look at supergiant black holes. It also keeps track of potential "killer" near Earth asteroids. I don't think visitation by the general public is ever allowed, but it's cool to snap a pic and know a little about it's interesting purpose!