Facility Information
IDENTIFIER urn:nasa:pds:context:facility:observatory.maunakea::1.1
NAME Maunakea Observatory
TYPE Observatory
DESCRIPTION Maunakea Observatory, located in Hawaii, is a world-leading observatory complex known for its high-altitude location, offering excellent conditions for infrared and optical astronomy, particularly in the study of the formation of stars and galaxies.
ADDRESS University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy 2680 Woodlawn Drive Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
COUNTRY USA
INVESTIGATION(S) Earth-based Observations of Uranus System Stellar Occultations
TELESCOPE(S) United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT) 3.8m Telescope