LURE Observatory, University of Hawaii
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ronjean
N 20° 42.584 W 156° 15.208
4Q E 786074 N 2292449
The Lunar Ranging Experiment (LURE) Observatory on the top of Haleakala, Maui
Waymark Code: WM53ND
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 11/05/2008
Views: 23
Surrounded by other observatories, the clear air at 10020 feet above sea level is ideal for research. Built to monitor plate tectonics, ocean level, and satellites under contract with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Telescopes transmit and receive laser pulses rather than starlight.
Observatory Purpose: Research
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: 1
Site URL: [Web Link]
Year Dedicated or Opened: 1974
Altitude (meters): 3055
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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!