Gorgeous Time-Lapse: Maui’s Stunning Skies | National Geographic

Sitting on a dormant volcano with a full view of the sky, the U.S. Air Force’s Maui Space Surveillance Complex is ideally placed to monitor man-made objects orbiting Earth. This time-lapse from Airman magazine captures some of the truly stellar sights visible from this center, which sits at the top of Mount Haleakala on Maui, Hawaii. ➡ Subscribe: About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world’s premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what’s possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Read more about the Maui Space Surveillance Complex, where these images were taken: