Watch a live observatory view from the summit of Mauna Kea on Hawaii’s Big Island, home to some of the world’s most advanced astronomical facilities. This high-altitude camera overlooks the Subaru Telescope and surrounding volcanic landscape, offering real-time views of summit conditions, sky clarity, and cloud layers.

Situated at approximately 4,200 metres (13,800 feet) above sea level, Mauna Kea experiences rapidly changing weather, including strong winds, snow, ice, and dramatic temperature shifts. The stream provides a rare look at daily conditions at one of the highest continuously monitored locations on Earth.

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