Puʻuwēkiu

Puʻuwēkiu is a peak in , .
  • Type: Peak
  • Description: mountain in Hawaii, United States of America
  • Also known as: “Pu’uwekiu”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pu‘uwēkiu and W. M. Keck Observatory.

Volcano
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Mauna Kea is a dormant shield volcano on the island of Hawaiʻi. Its peak is 13,803 feet above sea level, making it the highest point in Hawaii and the island with the second highest high point, behind .

Observatory
The is an astronomical observatory with two telescopes at an elevation of 4,145 meters near the summit of in the U.S. state of Hawaii.

Observatory
Photo: Cumulus Clouds, CC BY 2.5.
The is a system of ten radio telescopes which are operated remotely from their located in , as a part of the .

Puʻuwēkiu

Latitude
19.8193° or 19° 49′ 9″ north
Longitude
-155.4694° or 155° 28′ 10″ west
Open location code
73F6RG9J+P6
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7549697602
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Wiki­data ID
Q49065649
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Satellite Map

Discover Puʻuwēkiu from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Dutch—“Puʻuwēkiu” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Pu‘uwēkiu”
  • Dutch: “Puʻuwēkiu”

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “Puʻuwēkiu”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Hanaipoe and Pua‘ākala.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include United Kingdom Infra-Red Telescope and UH 2.2m Telescope.

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