Haleakala Observatory

Joint use – NASA, DOD, and University of Hawaii.

The Haleakala High Altitude Observatory site, on the Island of Maui is the site of Hawaii’s first astronomical research observatory. At 10,000 feet elevation, Haleakala is above one third of the Earth’s atmosphere. “Seeing” conditions on Haleakala can be as good as on Mauna Kea, a site recognized to have the best astronomical conditions for ground-based observatories

Experience the Haleakala Crater Bike Tour with Mountain Riders.
Ride from the 7000 foot level of Haleakala Crater downhill with professional Maui tour guides. You will see the West Maui mountains and the South Maui coast, as you journey thru Maui’s small upcountry communities of Makawao, Hailiimaile and Paia.