Path forward for Thirty Meter Telescope and Mauna Kea begins …
WEBMar 29, 2023 · After years of protests that halted the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) on Mauna Kea and divided communities in Hawaii, a major change in the management of the summit is...
Hawaiʻi Supreme Court rules state broke law taking control of Mauna Kea …
WEBJun 3, 2024 · The Hawaiʻi Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state broke the law when it took control of the Mauna Kea Access Road on the Big Island and turned it into a state highway before the 2019 Thirty Meter Telescope protests.
On Hawaii's Mauna Kea, the fight over telescopes is nearing a ... - NPR
WEBJul 31, 2022 · The peak of Mauna Kea, a shield volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii, is one of the world's most remote places. The mountain's flat shape, gentle winds, and low humidity make it perfect for...
Mauna Kea telescope Scientists reflect on lessons learned after ...
WEB3 days ago · Prized for its altitude, dark skies and low humidity, Mauna Kea still hosts 11 other telescopes. The facilities have brought Hawaii international acclaim in astronomy and have helped to boost ...
After nearly 40 years on Mauna Kea, decommissioning ... - Hawaii News Now
WEBJul 4, 2024 · HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - After nearly four decades on Mauna Kea, decommissioning of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory was completed on Tuesday. The process dates back to 2009, when...
Mauna Kea's sacred volcano unites spiritual heritage and cosmic ...
WEBDec 13, 2023 · Mauna Kea is a 14,000-foot shield volcano in Hawaii’s Big Island. The mountain, especially its summit, is sacred to Native Hawaiians as it contains ceremonial platforms, ancestral burial sites and an alpine lake believed to possess healing powers.
Embattled Thirty Meter Telescope project faces another hurdle …
WEBNov 8, 2023 · HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - There were heated arguments Tuesday at a state Land Board on the future of the controversial Thirty Meter Telescope project on Mauna Kea. The latest legal challenge...
Hawaii seeks end to strife over astronomy on sacred mountain
WEBAug 20, 2022 · For over 50 years, telescopes have dominated the summit of Mauna Kea, a place sacred to Native Hawaiians and one of the best places in the world to study the night sky. That’s now changing with a new state law saying Mauna Kea must be protected for future generations and that science must be balanced with culture and the environment.
Thirty Meter Telescope protests - Wikipedia
WEBThe Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) protests are a series of protests and demonstrations that began on the Island of Hawaii over the choosing of Mauna Kea for the site location of the Thirty Meter Telescope. Mauna Kea is the most sacred dormant volcano of Native Hawaiian religion and culture, and was known to natives as the home to Wākea, the sky ...
Native Hawaiians gain more authority over future of sacred ... - PBS
WEBAug 20, 2022 · A new state law says Mauna Kea, a mountain sacred to Native Hawaiians, must be protected for future generations and that science must be balanced with culture and the environment.
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