Haleakalā, Haleakala National Park

Name: Haleakalā
Address: Haleakala National Park, United States

#1 among attractions in Haleakala National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Volcano

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Haleakalā, or the East Maui Volcano, is a massive shield volcano that forms more than 75% of the Hawaiian Island of Maui. The western 25% of the island is formed by another volcano, Mauna Kahalawai, also referred to as the West Maui Mountains. ()

Alternative names: Last eruption: 1600Elevation: 10023 ftProminence: 10023 ftCoordinates: 20°42'35"N, 156°15'11"W

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Haleakala National Park United States

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Haleakalā – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pan-STARRS, Haleakalā Observatory, 3.67 m Advanced Electro Optical System Telescope, Sliding Sands Trail.

~1320 ftSW
Observatories and planetariums
Pan-STARRS, Maui
7 min walk • The Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System located at Haleakala Observatory, Hawaii, US, consists of astronomical cameras, telescopes and a computing facility that is surveying the sky for moving or variable objects on a continual basis, and also producing accurate astrometry and photometry of already-detected objects.
~1460 ftW
Observatories and planetariums
Haleakalā Observatory, Maui
8 min walk • The Haleakalā Observatory, also known as the Haleakalā High Altitude Observatory Site, is Hawaii's first astronomical research observatory.
~1470 ftW
Observatories and planetariums
3.67 m Advanced Electro Optical System Telescope, Maui
8 min walk • The 3.67 m Advanced Electro Optical System Telescope is a Department of Defense telescope at Haleakala Observatory. The telescope is part of the Maui Space Surveillance Complex, which in turn is part of the Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site.
~1150 ftNE
20°42'40"N • 156°15'0"W
Sliding Sands Trail, Haleakala National Park
6 min walk • Hiking trail, Outdoor activities, Park
~1470 ftSW
Observatories and planetariums
Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, Maui
8 min walk • The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope is a scientific facility for studies of the sun at Haleakala Observatory on the Hawaiian island of Maui. Known as the Advanced Technology Solar Telescope until 2013, it was named after Daniel K. Inouye, a US Senator for Hawaii. It is the world's largest solar telescope, with a 4-meter aperture.

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Which popular attractions are close to Haleakalā?

Nearby attractions include Sliding Sands Trail, Haleakala National Park (6 min walk), Pan-STARRS, Maui (7 min walk), Haleakalā Observatory, Maui (8 min walk), 3.67 m Advanced Electro Optical System Telescope, Maui (8 min walk).

Haleakalā, Haleakala National Park

Facts and practical information

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Haleakalā – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Pan-STARRS, Maui

Haleakalā Observatory, Maui

3.67 m Advanced Electro Optical System Telescope, Maui

Sliding Sands Trail, Haleakala National Park

Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, Maui

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Haleakalā?