Mauna Kea drive & Observatory tour
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
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Time for a road trip! On this video we take a drive to Mauna Kea and also take a tour of one of the observatories and around the Mauna.
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Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.
Mahalos! Thanks for watching 🤙🏼
Thank you for taking us along!
Aloha! Thanks for watching 🤙🏼
Great video, thank you. What a privileged tour you gave us. Question; you pointed out “UKIRT” that you work at. Is that the United Kingdom Infra-Red Telescope?
Thanks! Yes that is the telescope, or was? Not sure it’s still in operation but might be. I’m going on two years now since leaving the observatory. 🤙🏼
Thank you for this tour! I was there many years ago and it still remains one of my favorite places in the world.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 🤙🏼
We are doing a space science unit in our homeschool (3rd grader, kindergartener, and preschooler) and my kids LOVED this video. Thank you so much!
That’s Awesome! Never really though about that use for the video 🤔 Thanks for watching 🤙🏼
Great tour of the summit
Thanks for watching! 🤙🏼
Great video. Awesome view from up there 👍👌
Thanks! 🤙🏼
This is a super cool video!!!! Thank you so much for sharing. What is your job there?
Thanks! I’m in instrument technician.
Was there in march love star watching
Where to reserve the 4wd car to drive upto maun kea? When reaching out to rental cars they been saying it's not permitted to drive to summit. Is it true?
Just rent a Jeep. That’s what most people do, just make sure the rental company doesn’t have a “no Mauna Kea” clause sometimes they have gps in the car and know if you go and charge big time lol… or just take a tour bus there are several running again now. 🤙🏼
just the video I was looking for. Thank you!
I rented a 4 X 4 from Thrifty but did not know that I couldn't drive up to the summit with it. Thought it must be a really tough drive till I saw your awesome video of the somewhat easy drive and the great education you provide on the place. Almost booked a tour, but at close to $800 for 3 people I decided to do some digging and found out some people on TURO car rental site explicitly state that you can drive their 4WD vehicles up to the summit.
I rented a 2022 Jeep Gladiator for the day for $220 (got the insurance for $35) so you could get it for under $200 if you pass on the insurance. Your video convinced me, and my wife, that we could drive up there ourselves. My 16 yo daughter is psyched!
Now just have to layer up and take some blankets. Thanks again!
Awesome! Thanks for watching. The road isn’t bad it’s the grade, but just take your time and drive slow and enjoy the views! 😎🤙🏼
@pcraner Thanks for posting. I have been looking everywhere for an approved 4x4. Took your advice and booked one through Turo within 10 min. Been looking for 4 days. Easy when you know where to look.
In Europe we would drive this with every car. I did it two months ago, easy!
04:05:28 Lluvia de meteoritos ¡Espectacular!
¡Gracias por ver! Mahalos! 🤙🏼
Nice one! 🤙🏽
Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for posting this video. My wife and I are planning a visit. Thanks for a great eye opening experience. It's been on my bucket list to come up and see the observatory.
Thanks for watching! Good luck on the trip hope the weather is good for you guy! 🤙🏼
Wow! I always imagined the road being one road continuous uphill road. So the antenna is the actual telescope? Is the terminology in astronomy different?
Yes the antenna is the telescope it sees in microwaves there are several types of telescopes most of the big ones are not optical(with an actual mirror)
The road isn’t bad just the grade in some sections is steep 😅 🤙🏼
Jason, Is there cell service at the Visitor Station? If not, how far up does it stop?
You can actually get service all the way to the top but depending on where you’re standing and your provider lol… I have AT&T and can usually get signal…. 🤙🏼
Jason, enjoyed the video. Would you suggest going to Mauna Kea from Hilo or Kona? Can it be done it 7 hours? We are coming in on an NCL cruise.
It is a little closer from Hilo, but you could definitely make it in seven hours. It would take you about two hours to reach the summit from Hilo, keep in mind you will have to stop at the visitors center for about 30 minutes to acclimate. Also you will need a 4x4 vehicle that allows you to drive to the summit, some rental companies don't... Good Luck! 🤙🏼
great video
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. 🤙🏼
Dude nice tour
Thanks! It was an awesome day to do it 🤙🏼
Can the public see live footage of what the telescope is viewing during the tour or is the CGI on the internet all we get?
Hello, the majority of the telescopes see in infrared or microwave so they are not like an optical telescope like you may be thinking.
So most of what is “seen” is data that then has to be processed to actually see images. 🤙🏼
I will be there in 3 weeks for work! Wicked excited
Nice! 🤙🏼
The other mountains are like dry and no green and just like desert
Hey @Jason just to let you know that CFH stands for Canada France Hawaii, not California France Hawaii ... ;) Aloha
Yes I know lol misspoke and have been corrected in multiple comments. 🤙🏼
@@JasonFleckDaHawaiianViking likely an effect of altitude ! Aloha
Thanks for the video what time of the day were you at the top?
it was morning? to be honest I don't remember the exact time lol... maybe 10-11:00? 🤙🏼
How does one become a technician for these observatories?
Usually by being a technician somewhere else first, and knowing someone. Jobs at the observatories don’t come up often as people usually work there till they retire but if you check positions come up once in awhile. 🤙🏼
Hi Jason! Going up today!
Do i use 4h or 4L when going up?? Or it doesnt matter aslong as i used 4 wheel?
Thank you in advance!🤙
Cool, going to be pretty cold up there lol there was snow yesterday but I think it melted already.
We always drive 4L speed limit is 25mph so you will see as you go up. Have fun! 🤙🏼
@@JasonFleckDaHawaiianViking Thank you So much Jason! Ive been trying to figure out which one to use lol.
Thank you again and God Bless!🙏🤙
What’s your job description at the observatory? Thanks
Hello Gene, my title is Instrument Technician, but basically I fix, repair, or replace whatever is needed 🤙🏼
Dude, thanks for taking the time to make this video :)
You’re Welcome! Thanks for watching 🤙🏼
You work there? Sick! What time of year do you get snow up there?
Actually I will be leaving soon, November 30th is my last day moving on to new things... The snow varries can happen in October through March just depends the weather up there can change really fast lol... 🤙🏼
Only the big island as big as arizona because this is weird but I only like the big island but I hate all the other islands I don't know why I just do
i liked the video before i started watching, heading to kona tomorrow from boston!
Thanks, safe travels 🤙🏼
@@JasonFleckDaHawaiianViking my girlfriend and I wanna see the stars , Is it possible to see them well from the visitors center? Or do we have to travel to the summit? We're worried about traveling down the mountain at night.
This time of year is difficult because temps during the day can be in the 30s and colder at night. The road is often closed to the public because of ice or snow... if it is clear you can definitely see the stars even from the turn at the access road.
@@JasonFleckDaHawaiianViking awesome, we'll look for a clear night, was kinda scared myself to go all the way to the summit at night.
Have you been to the highest points in any other states?
No I haven’t or at least not sure if it was some states are pretty flat lol 🤙🏼
I wish that the mountains on the big island were like really lush and green all the mountains on the other islands are lush and green I also wish big island had lots of mountains like the other islands the big island is basically all flat and there is only like 6 main mountains on there the only mountain that is really lush and green is kohala
Hey Richard, there’s no trees on Mauna Kea because trees cannot grow at that elevation. It’s 14,000 feet. Big island has plenty of big green mountains look up “Hamakua Coast” or “Waipio Valley” they are both really beautiful areas. 🤙🏼
WOW! what a tour. That is an awesome video. Hoping to take my teenagers to Mauna Kea this summer. I been doing a bit of research on the Mauna Kea tours. We wanted to also see the sunset. They are all around $250 per person - pretty pricey and you don’t get a tour of the Observatory, like the tour you just shared. Thank you.
Glad you liked the video! Just rent a keep and drive yourself save a bit of money lol 🤙🏼
Rent a *Jeep
What did u do with all the foliage that you cleaned off of your property?
Thx
The waiwi usually gets stacked somewhere and the ferns and other stuff I have a big drop off at the front of my house so I put all the other stuff there and it just composts. One day I want to rent a chipper to take care of all the junk trees. 🤙🏼
I watch the Subaru webcam every night, so this is perfect for me to see! Thank you 4 the tour!!
You’re Welcome! Thanks for watching 🤙🏼
Thank you for this video. I'm going to ITO next week, and this is great. I will go up to Mauna Kean for usre!
Glad it was helpful! 🤙🏼
Thanks for this great video and the special tour on top! We visit in near future in April 2024 we hope everything is also fine. Now I’m looking to find a 4d car to rent for the time we spend on big island. Have a good time
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it 🤙🏼
It’s a pleasure! 🤙
Or maybe as big as Oregon
I was hoping you would show us what I looked like at sunset, do they not allow you to be up there after a certain time?
You can go up anytime day or night. The only reason they close the road is for bad weather. 🤙🏼
Very good job, I really like how you show your complete drive with car , thank man
Thanks for watching! 🤙🏼
Thanks so much for the awesome video..the tour of the observatory was amazing..love science..😁🤗👍🏻🇨🇦
Glad you liked it 😁 Thanks for watching! 🤙🏼
Would probably not be a good idea for me to go up the mountain as I am a heart patient beautiful video
Yes, elevation sickness can happen may not be worth the risk but Thanks for watching! 🤙🏼
Jason, that's a great video and tour! Thanks for taking the time to share and explain! Looking forward to meeting you soon!
Mahalo,
Greg
Thanks Greg! Glad you like the videos and Thanks for always watching and following along! 🤙🏼
Thanks for the tour. Build me one of those.
hah i don't think I could lol...
Thank you so much for visiting this site and describe anything there
Thanks for watching 🤙🏼
Love the FJ. I'm on Oahu so I can't have as much fun with mine. Lift on one tons. We have been on Hilo side for 5 days now and jeeps and 4wd were not avaliable to explore farther than the center.
That’s a bummer maybe next trip 😎 Thanks for watching! 🤙🏼
@@JasonFleckDaHawaiianViking oh next trip will be me shipping the FJ over and moving hopefully. I'm on Aloha FJs BTW can't wait to see some trials on that island.
There’s not to many trails… not like SoCal or Moab or anything. Some of the roads just to get to your house are an adventure lol… depending on where you live but there is places to explore for sure. There’s a Big Island FJs group on Facebook I’ll have to look for Aloha FJs. 🤙🏼😎
Absolutely stunning! Thank you so much 👏👏👏
You’re Welcome! Thanks for watching 🤙🏼
Your on top of a mountain with a mask on ? Covid at 13000 ft ?
lol… yes it really sucks working up there now we have to still wear masks. And it’s closer to 14,000ft 😆 Thanks for watching! 🤙🏼
Ok now this is the last thing I wish that hawaii was bigger like at least as big as arizona
Where do employees get their training for this massive operation?
Well each observatory has there own crew and it’s a mix of engineers, technicians, mechanics and scientists so a lot of different things to be learned I guess.
Would a 2021 AWD Subaru forester be allowed to drive up there?
Yes that should do fine. The road isn’t extreme but the gravel road and the slope/climb is what makes it difficult. Thanks for watching! 🤙🏼
@@JasonFleckDaHawaiianViking thank you Jason! 😊 you're welcome!
Wow thanks for posting. Will be visiting in Sept 2021 and this is on my to-do list. It must be fascinating to work there ❤.
It is pretty cool 😎 great views lol 🤙🏼
Hope you enjoyed your trip. We're going later this month . . .
Jason - wow! 😲 That was a seriously awesome video tour! Very informative and super cool. Gonna have to share this, big time. 🤙
Thanks! Someday maybe I can take you guys for real 😁 🤙🏼
@@JasonFleckDaHawaiianViking That would be epic! Hard to believe after all these years I've never ventured up the mauna.
Excellent video 📹if the new telescope 🔭gets build why not build a radio like tower andbplace it as high as possible why won't they put it at the highest part.
Jason thank you for sharing 🙏 very cool to see 🤟
Thanks for watching! 🤙🏼
sweet video! is it harder to breath that high up?
😂 actually yes... if you move slow and just admiring the scenery it’s fine but as soon as you start climbing stairs or lifting tools or equipment you run out of breath quick. 🤙🏼
Dude, awesome video. Thanks for taking the time.
Thank You! It was a nice little trip 🤙🏼
That’s an interesting hair do my man.
Thanks? 🤙🏼
Thanks for posting this video.
Thanks for watching 🤙🏼
It CFHT... not cfa.. CFHT for Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope
Yeah I know?
@@JasonFleckDaHawaiianViking In your video you called this observatory the "California-France-Hawaii"
Also called it Canada France Hawaii but maybe I misspoke once it happens…
That was amazing!!Thank you for sharing!
Thanks! One day if you want to go 😁🤙🏼
This is fantastic. Thank you so much. I'm an Australian in Cambodia on my own and have been watching the Subaru live feed for a few days. I told my daughter this is number 1 on my bucket list to go there one-day then I realised you can't go inside. You don't know what this means to me.
Glad you found the video and maybe one day you can visit. The views outside are actually better 😁
Thank you so much for this fantastic video. I especially enjoyed the tour of the observatory.
Thanks for watching! 🤙🏼
Amazing video, watching from kenya
Very Cool! Thanks for watching 🤙🏼
Thats DOPE! Im going to come up there once my wife gets out here. I moved out here to work on our property before she gets here (similar situation from your first Hawaii move video). We love anything space related, especially the observatories on Mauna Kea. Im working at Kona Community Hospital during the week but will be out there on the weekends in about 2 months when she finally gets here. Thanks for sharing!!!
Nice! 😎 congrats on the move. Yes it is definitely worth checking out it has the most amazing views. Thanks for watching 🤙🏼
Thanks for the tour of the JCMT. Many years ago, I worked for the University of Cambridge and was part of a group who built two receivers for the JCMT. I was very fortunate to travel to the JCMT twice to install the receivers. I have many good memories of my times in Hawaii.
You’re Welcome! That’s pretty cool, it’s definitely different seeing it first hand 😎🤙🏼
Awesome video tour, Thank you Brother!!
Thanks Mike! Glad you enjoyed it. 🤙🏼
is it hard to breathe up there
lol if your not moving it’s ok but going up stairs or carrying parts or tools around you do get out of breath pretty quick. 🤙🏼
This is really amazing. Thank you for sharing this. I bet it would be a great environment to work. I would move back to Hilo if I knew i could work up there 👍🏾
-Bear
Thanks! Working up there is nice but really wears you out lol low oxygen environment 🤙🏼
Many thanks Jason for an awesome 'behind the scenes' tour. Remarkable scenery. Hope to make the trip soon. Please keep up the great work. Look forward to more insights on the amazing Big Island.
Thanks for watching! 🤙🏼
Thanks for this vid! Planning to go up here next month, how late are we allowed to stay up there by the observatories? Are star gazing allowed up there?
Nice! It’s open 24/7 the only time it’s closed is because of weather if there’s snow or fog… but it’s starting to get warmer this time of year so hopefully it’s good when you go. 🤙🏼
Those views are incredible showing the size of the road, the observatories, and the cloud cover. I wonder how they clean the mirrors
Many of the observatories don’t have mirrors, they see in infrared so the “mirror” is actually aluminum plates. The ones that do have a mirror we use nitrogen to spray them clean but usually only a few times a year. 🤙🏼
The Earth is flat.
Nice video Bro
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And there is one more thing I wish that the volcanos were not active and green lake was not destroyed ( I don't know if that's how you spell it) and that hilo was not so dangerous