Maui Space Surveillance System - Haleakala, Maui, HI
N 20° 42.493 W 156° 15.398
4Q E 785748 N 2292276
The Maui Space Surveillance System (MSSS) is a state-of-the-art electro-optical facility combining operational satellite tracking facilities with a research and development facility, the only one of its kind in the world.
Waymark Code: WM4JDG
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2008
Views: 74
The MSSS houses the largest telescope in the Department of Defense, the 3.67-meter Advanced Electro Optical System (AEOS), as well as several other telescopes ranging from 0.4 to 1.6 meters.
There are no public tours conducted at the Maui Space Surveillance System.
Observatory Purpose: Private
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes
Radio Telescopes?: No
Solar Telescopes?: No
Open to the Public?: No
Is this a Club Observatory?: No
Public Viewing Allowed?: No
Active Observatory?: Active
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 2
Site URL: [Web Link]
Altitude (meters): 3048
Year Dedicated or Opened: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)
If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!