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Makapuu Point Light - Lighthouse
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Makapuu Point Light

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Makapuu Point Light is a 1909 Oahu lighthouse noted for the largest lens in any U.S. lighthouse, a hyperradiant Fresnel optic.

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What makes Makapuu Point Light's lens unusual?

Makapuu Point Light is known for having the largest lens used in any U.S. lighthouse. The optic is a hyperradiant Fresnel lens, an exceptionally large lighthouse lens type.

Where is Makapuu Point Light located on Oahu?

The lighthouse is on the eastern end of Oahu in Hawaii. It overlooks the Pacific from Makapuu Point.

When was Makapuu Point Light built?

Makapuu Point Light was built in 1909. Its early 20th-century construction reflects the importance of safe navigation around the Hawaiian Islands.

Can visitors go inside Makapuu Point Light?

The lighthouse itself is not generally treated like an open museum interior. Most visitors experience it from the Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail and viewpoints on Oahu.

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