The peak of this mountain is home to many astronomical observatories, but the natives protest  additional telescopes because it is the supposed dwelling place of the snow goddess Poliahu.
The peak of this mountain is home to many astronomical observatories, but the natives protest  additional telescopes because it is the supposed dwelling place of the snow goddess Poliahu. It is the  highest peak of the Pacific basin, although only about 43% of its 32,000 foot height is above sea level. Its name means "White Mountain" because the winter snow it collects is unusual for its location,  approximately twenty degrees North latitude. FTP, name this dormant volcano located on the island of  Hawaii.
The peak of this mountain is home to many astronomical observatories, but the natives protest  additional telescopes because it is the supposed dwelling place of the snow goddess Poliahu.
Mauna Kea