Rapa Nui Stargazing

02/06/2025

Nestled at the base of a volcanic crater, Rano Raraku is one of the most iconic and mysterious sites on Easter Island. It was here that the ancient Rapa Nui people carved over 90% of the island’s Moai statues, using the soft volcanic rock to shape their ancestral guardians.

Today, the slopes of Rano Raraku are scattered with hundreds of Moai—some standing tall, others partially buried or still lying in the rock face where they were abandoned centuries ago. Each statue tells a story of faith, craftsmanship, and spiritual devotion.

Inside the crater lies a quiet freshwater lake which has recently dried up, adding to the sacred atmosphere of this historic site. Rano Raraku isn’t just a quarry—it’s a silent witness to the spiritual heartbeat of a lost civilization.

📸 Sharing a few glimpses of this powerful place below.

30/04/2025

Should we name him/her?

23/12/2024

A photo at the world famous Rano Raraku where the majority of the Statues were carved by the Ancient Rapa Nui People. The photo shows movement of the stars caused by the earths rotation... the stars dont move but the earth rotates in relation to the stars causing star trails... the Photo is about 15 minutes of rotation.

20/07/2024

Just amazing sunrise at Tongariki! Even with the sun not rising directly behind the statues the clouds captured the sun perfectly.

26/04/2024

April is one of my favourite times of year for milkyway photos on Easter Island.

11/04/2024

Its a difficult job but someone's got to do it! 😁 Come and hang out with us at Rapa Nui Stargazing and see some of the purest night skies the world has to offer in the isolated island of Rapa Nui.

25/07/2023

25/07/2023

We are excited to welcome our newest meme we to the Rapa Nui stargazing family. Name is Crystal for the crystal clear images we expect to see through her of the awesome night skies here in Rapa Nui. If you come be sure to look us up!