Haleakalā Observatory
Haleakalā Observatory
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roj1281
Houston, TX524 contributions
Aug 2022
You can see the observatory from Haleakala Summit and visitor center but you cannot visit it or view anything in the telescopes. Not much of a tourist attraction as it is just a fixture. This is however a great spot to watch the night sky!
Written August 22, 2022
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SMO2015
Canada1,826 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
As part of our 3 days pass, my husband and I visited the Observatory at the summit. Informative and fantastic view.
Written February 7, 2020
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SerenityNow2
Pennsylvania52 contributions
Mar 2021
Loved seeing this at the top of Haleakala. I wish we could go in there but I guess it’s not allowed.
Written March 27, 2021
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RobBoston80
Boston, MA1,217 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
This was a high point of our Hawaiian trip. The views are wonderful and the science behind the observatories was fascinating.
Written June 12, 2019
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Arnold L
Franklin, WI19 contributions
Jul 2018
YOU HAVE TO GET TICKETS AHEAD OF TIME TO PARK! You have to plan months in advance to get tickets to get into the park for the sunrise. It is cold and dark so bring a small flash light and winter coat, hat, gloves to get a good spot to see the sunrise 1.5 to 2 hours before sunrise. But it is an amazing experience that you MUST do!!
Written April 13, 2019
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beth ann k
Halstead, KS1,821 contributions
Feb 2023
This was very informative and helped put things in perspective. So glad they're there, also, out of the wind.
Written March 1, 2023
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Takemeaway2022
2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Bring a sweater and winter coats do not underestimate the weather on top. You will freeze I guaranteed!! Also a portable seat.
Written August 27, 2021
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Mike H
Phoenix, AZ2,016 contributions
Feb 2020
Although you can't walking and look through a telescope it is worth going to the observatories to see what is being done there. There is a informational sign to tell you about the telescopes. The place is great when there is no clouds but the clouds give you some interesting features to the mountain.
Written March 3, 2020
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Ikechukwu
Lagos, Nigeria96 contributions
Oct 2019
Getting the the observatory after a long upward, winding drive felt like a feat. The drastic weather change for me was welcome as it added to my feeling of achievement. From the observatory we could catch a glimpse of the Big Island in the distance. The view of the surroundings from the observatory was breath taking. It is also rich in information native to Haleakala which i found quite interesting too
Written December 24, 2019
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John M
Santa Cruz, CA4,464 contributions
Nov 2019
The observatory is located at the very top of the mountain, after you stop to see the crater. It is closed to the general public, and some people want all mountain top installations throughout the islands torn down to return early peoples worship sites, and so the scientists must deal with that issue.
Written December 18, 2019
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