Haleakala-LCO Clamshell #3
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Haleakala-LCO Clamshell #3 is a telescope facility on the summit of Haleakalā, on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
About Haleakala-LCO Clamshell #3
The facility is part of the Las Cumbres Observatory global telescope network and is associated with the ATLAS asteroid survey project. Detailed public information about this specific instrument is limited.
Location & getting there
The site sits on Haleakalā, the volcanic summit that hosts Maui's cluster of astronomical facilities, prized for its high elevation and clear skies.
Visiting Haleakala-LCO Clamshell #3
This is a working research telescope rather than a public visitor site. Check the Las Cumbres Observatory and ATLAS project websites for current information.
See your named star from here
Haleakalā's summit is one of the clearest places on Earth to observe the night sky, including a star you've named through Star Register. Its coordinates are listed in our star catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
