05-18-2017, 03:40 AM
Originally posted by MarkD
I am still intrigued by the Mauna Loa Observatory. They have more than 1 or 2 small buildings up there.
MarkD, since you seem to be our local internet tourist, I'll fill you in. I've toured the facilities up there and yes there are more than just 1 or 2 small buildings.
* MLSO Solar Observatory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauna_Loa_...bservatory
* MLO Atmospheric Observatory https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/obop/mlo/
* HI-SEAS exo-planet habitat simulations https://hi-seas.org/
* AMiBA - Microwave telescope array for cosmic background radiation studies
* Global Oscillations Network Group (GONG) - study seismic activities on the sun
* Variable Young Stellar Object Survey (VYSOS) - 2 telescopes to study newly forming stars
* (Part of MLSO) COronal Solar Magnetism Observatory (COSMO)
There are several projects there that are half completed waiting for funding and/or permission. In addition to MLO having an area for UH Hilo student experiments.
Some other things up there:
* Shelter hut near summit https://alavigne.net/Miscellaneous/Commo...9334-36442
* Massive trenched lava barrier http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-aerial-...24333.html
Technically Mauna Loa is as equally important as Mauna Kea in terms of cultural significance. The poison wood gods plays a big role in old Hawaiian society. Recently (~2000 to now) Mauna Kea has gotten all the attention though. Access is difficult so there's almost no new ahus or religious practices up there.
I am still intrigued by the Mauna Loa Observatory. They have more than 1 or 2 small buildings up there.
MarkD, since you seem to be our local internet tourist, I'll fill you in. I've toured the facilities up there and yes there are more than just 1 or 2 small buildings.
* MLSO Solar Observatory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauna_Loa_...bservatory
* MLO Atmospheric Observatory https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/obop/mlo/
* HI-SEAS exo-planet habitat simulations https://hi-seas.org/
* AMiBA - Microwave telescope array for cosmic background radiation studies
* Global Oscillations Network Group (GONG) - study seismic activities on the sun
* Variable Young Stellar Object Survey (VYSOS) - 2 telescopes to study newly forming stars
* (Part of MLSO) COronal Solar Magnetism Observatory (COSMO)
There are several projects there that are half completed waiting for funding and/or permission. In addition to MLO having an area for UH Hilo student experiments.
Some other things up there:
* Shelter hut near summit https://alavigne.net/Miscellaneous/Commo...9334-36442
* Massive trenched lava barrier http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-aerial-...24333.html
Technically Mauna Loa is as equally important as Mauna Kea in terms of cultural significance. The poison wood gods plays a big role in old Hawaiian society. Recently (~2000 to now) Mauna Kea has gotten all the attention though. Access is difficult so there's almost no new ahus or religious practices up there.