Haleakala Crater

Today I went up the highest point here on Maui; The Haleakala Crater with a summit 3055 meters high. The vulcano is considered as an active vulcano, but the last eruprtion is believed to be in the 1600s. This is in the Haleakala National Park

From Maui 2009

I had planned to walk on the trails around the crater, but I didn't bring enough clothes. I should have brought a jacket and some gloves, the wind was pretty cold there.

From Maui 2009

Since there are very good conditions for astrophysical research (and of course surveillance of any kind), there is a Space surveillance center at the summit.

From Maui 2009

And yes, you can drive all the way to the top ;)