Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing observatory
Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing observatory, Astronomical observatory at Haleakala Observatory, United States
The Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing observatory operates multiple telescopes and sensors to track satellites and collect data on deep-space objects at 3058 meters elevation.
The facility started in 1993 as part of the Maui Space Surveillance Complex, evolving from the earlier Air Force Maui Optical Station established for missile tracking.
Scientists and researchers at the observatory collaborate with the University of Hawaii's Institute for Astronomy to advance space surveillance technologies and astronomical research.
The observatory combines advanced optical systems with supercomputing capabilities through the Maui High Performance Computing Center to process extensive space observation data.
The facility employs a sodium guidestar system to generate artificial stars, enabling enhanced atmospheric sensing and improved tracking of space objects.
Location: Maui County
Inception: 1993
Part of: Haleakalā Observatory
Website: http://prs.afrl.kirtland.af.mil/AMOS
GPS coordinates: 20.79840,-156.33190
Latest update: May 21, 2025 10:20
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