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The Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii is located at the 11,200 feet level ofMauna Loa

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Description

The Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii is located at the 11,200 feet level ofMauna Loa. volcano. The mountain in the background is Mauna Kea, home for manymajor astronomical observatories. The Keeling Building, the original building at the observatory, can be seen at the end of the boardwalk.

Photographer

Forrest M. Mims III

Display Date

2004 October 1

Location

Hawaii, Mauna Loa

Collection

Weather Service

Keywords

NOAA 200th Photo Contest