Mauna Loa Solar Observatory, Solar observatory network on Mauna Loa volcano, Hawaii, US.
The Mauna Loa Solar Observatory operates with advanced telescopes and instruments to measure solar oscillations, magnetic fields, and surface activities through continuous monitoring.
The observatory foundation was established in 1994, becoming fully operational in 1995 as part of the Global Oscillations Network Group's worldwide solar monitoring system.
Scientists and researchers from multiple institutions collaborate at this facility to advance understanding of solar physics and contribute to international space weather forecasting.
The facility maintains automated data collection systems that capture and process solar measurements every minute, providing information to various scientific organizations.
The observatory's location at high altitude on a lava field provides exceptional atmospheric conditions for capturing detailed measurements of solar phenomena.
Part of: Global Oscillations Network Group
GPS coordinates: 19.53600,-155.57600
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:34
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