Haleakalā Observatory, Maui

Name: Haleakalā Observatory
Address: Maui, United States

#8 among attractions in Maui

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The Haleakalā Observatory, also known as the Haleakalā High Altitude Observatory Site, is Hawaii's first astronomical research observatory. It is located on the island of Maui and is owned by the Institute for Astronomy of the University of Hawai'i, which operates some of the facilities on the site and leases portions to other organizations. Tenants include the Air Force Research Laboratory and the Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network. At over 3,050 meters in altitude, the summit of Haleakalā is above one third of the Earths's troposphere and has excellent astronomical seeing conditions. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 20°42'30"N, 156°15'25"W

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

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

~480 ftSE
Observatories and planetariums
Pan-STARRS, Maui
3 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 ftE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Haleakalā, Haleakala National Park
8 min walk • 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.
~40 ftS
Observatories and planetariums
3.67 m Advanced Electro Optical System Telescope, Maui
1 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.
0.5 miNE
20°42'40"N • 156°15'0"W
Sliding Sands Trail, Haleakala National Park
13 min walk • Hiking trail, Outdoor activities, Park
~650 ftSE
Observatories and planetariums
Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, Maui
4 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 Observatory?

Nearby attractions include 3.67 m Advanced Electro Optical System Telescope, Maui (1 min walk), Pan-STARRS, Maui (3 min walk), Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, Maui (4 min walk), Haleakalā, Haleakala National Park (8 min walk).

Haleakalā Observatory, Maui

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

Pan-STARRS, Maui

Haleakalā, Haleakala National Park

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 Observatory?