Last updated: August 2026
Global rank: Worldwide · 2026-08
#209,101
AI visibility: Grade A
84
SEO health: Latest audit
69
Visits
18.4K
per month, estimated
Keywords
1.1K
ranking in Google
Organic share
100%
18.4K organic visits
LLMS.txt
Published
152 lines AI engines can read
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keckobservatory.org Web Traffic Statistics
Key findings
- W. M. Keck Observatory (Astronomy) is ranked #209,101 worldwide in our August 2026 domain ranking, down 4,300 places from #204,801 in July 2026.
- It is estimated to receive about 18,400 visits a month from search, 100% of it organic, across 1,056 ranking keywords.
- Its AI visibility score is 84 out of 100 (grade A), with a published llms.txt of 152 lines.
- Its last technical audit scored 69/100, with "Implement Meta Descriptions" the highest-priority fix.
| Month | Rank | Move |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | #209,101 | ▼ 4,300 |
| July 2026 | #204,801 | ▼ 11,568 |
| June 2026 | #193,233 | — |
| May 2026 | #193,233 | ▲ 37,372 |
| April 2026 | #230,605 | ▲ 7,405 |
| March 2026 | #238,010 | ▲ 222 |
| February 2026 | #238,232 | — |
What this company does
Nestled high on Mauna Kea in Hawaii, the W. M. Keck Observatory runs two of the most powerful optical and infrared telescopes on Earth, each with a 10-meter mirror. These giants have been unlocking cosmic mysteries for decades, spotting distant galaxies, exoplanets, and black holes that redefine our place in the universe. Astronomers worldwide apply fiercely for slots to use them, chasing data no other ground-based s…
Our read on the site
The overall SEO health of keckobservatory.org is concerning, with significant gaps in on-page optimization, particularly in meta descriptions and heading structures. The website's performance score is low, indicating a need for technical improvements and content enhancements to better engage users and improve search vi…
keckobservatory.org Traffic and Visitor Engagement
keckobservatory.org draws an estimated 18,400 visits a month from search engines. Effectively all of it is organic — about 18,400 visits from unpaid results. Spread across 1,056 ranking keywords, that averages roughly 17 organic visits per keyword.
Monthly visits
18.4K
Latest estimate
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Organic visits
18.4K
100% of all traffic
Paid visits
0
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Organic vs paid
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0%
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keckobservatory.org AI Visibility
On our AI visibility scale keckobservatory.org earns 84 of 100 points, a grade A. It takes full marks for LLMS.txt and Crawlability. The biggest gap is Company profile, at 19 of 25 points (6/8 core fields), worth 6 points if closed. It also loses points on SEO health (15/20) and Structured data (0/5).
Grade A
Scored from this domain's own data — llms.txt, profile completeness, technical health, crawlability and structured data.
Present
6/8 core fields
77/100
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keckobservatory.org LLMS.txt
The llms.txt on keckobservatory.org runs to 152 lines (7,412 characters) across 12 sections, last generated in May 2026. It introduces the site as "Keck Observatory". It tells AI engines the business works in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Scientific Research. It describes 4 products, with prices such as Educational Outreach Kits at Free. Services it lists include Observing Time Allocation, Public Observatory Tours, Data Archive Access and Research Collaborations. The audience it names is Astronomers, scientists, educators, public enthusiasts, aged All ages (Global). Technologies it mentions include HTTPS, robots.txt, sitemap.xml and Viewport Optimized. The keywords it claims start with "Keck Observatory", "astronomy", "telescope" and "observatory". It gives the company type as Non-profit.
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AI engines can read it
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Size
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Sections
12
Updated May 6, 2026
What the file says
# Keck Observatory ## About The W. M. Keck Observatory perches on Mauna Kea's peak in Hawaii, operating twin 10-meter telescopes that dominate ground-based astronomy. They've peered into the universe's infancy, nailing exoplanets, supernovas, and galaxy clusters with stunning detail. Adaptive optics and spectrographs let scientists slice through light like a hot knife. Researchers from Harvard to Tokyo queue up for time here. It drives discoveries that hit headlines and journals alike. Public talks and virtual tours hook the curious public. Funded by grants and foundations, it skips commercial hassles. Staff astronomers and engineers keep the beasts humming 24/7. Mauna Kea's altitude and clarity beat most spots. Ties with cultural stewards ensure respectful ops. Upgrades roll out steadily, like new detectors. It's birthed finds confirming cosmic theories. Education outreach sparks young minds. Collaborations multiply its punch. No other scope matches its infrared prowess. Data flows to global archives. Nights book solid months ahead. It's a cornerstone of modern astrophysics. Future tech eyes even deeper views. Keck turns sky questions into answers. **Areas of Work:** Astronomy, Astrophysics, Scientific Research ## Things to Remember - **Website:** https://keckobservatory.org - **Address:** - **Contact:** - **Phone:** - **Hours:** - **Timezone:** HST - **Currency:** USD
Sections in the file
Areas of work
Keywords it claims
Technologies
Products it tells AI about
- Keck I Telescope AccessGrant funded
- Keck II Telescope AccessGrant funded
- Laser Guide Star SystemGrant funded
- Educational Outreach KitsFree
Services it tells AI about
- Observing Time Allocation
- Public Observatory ToursDonation-based
- Data Archive AccessFree
- Research Collaborations
Competitors it names
Audience it targets
Astronomers, scientists, educators, public enthusiasts · All ages · Global
Company type
Non-profit
keckobservatory.org Organic Keywords
Google lists keckobservatory.org for about 1,056 keywords, which together bring an estimated 18,400 organic visits a month.
Ranking keywords
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Visits they bring
18.4K
Estimated organic visits a month
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keckobservatory.org SEO Audit
The latest technical audit of keckobservatory.org scored 69 out of 100 overall. Performance is its weakest area at 42, while accessibility scores highest at 83. The audit makes 12 recommendations in all, and 4 of the 4 listed first are rated high priority or critical.
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SEO
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Accessibility
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- CriticalImplement Meta Descriptions
- CriticalAdd H1 Tags
- HighOptimize Images with Alt Text
- HighFix Broken Links
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keckobservatory.org Competitors and Alternatives
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keckobservatory.org Company Profile
Nestled high on Mauna Kea in Hawaii, the W. M. Keck Observatory runs two of the most powerful optical and infrared telescopes on Earth, each with a 10-meter mirror. These giants have been unlocking cosmic mysteries for decades, spotting distant galaxies, exoplanets, and black holes that redefine our place in the universe. Astronomers worldwide apply fiercely for slots to use them, chasing data no other ground-based s…
W. M. Keck Observatory was founded in 1993, about 33 years ago, and is headquartered in Kamuela, USA. Its workforce is listed as between 51 and 200 employees. Its profile files it under Astronomy, with further tags for Astrophysics, Scientific Research and Space Exploration. Its tagline reads: "Probing the universe's frontiers from Mauna Kea's summit".
- Sector
- Astronomy
- Headquarters
- Kamuela, USA
- Founded
- 1993
- Employees
- 51-200
- Revenue
- Not Disclosed
- Funding
- Not Disclosed
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