Public is invited to comment on Hōkū Keʻa telescope decommissioning process
The public is strongly encouraged to review official document and provide comments by October 8, 2021, as provided for in the Environmental Notice.
Category: Maunakea
UH Hilo alumna helps organize collaborative report on protecting ancestral sites
Kelley Lehuakeaopuna Uyeoka helped organize a large hui of cultural and scientific experts to develop new strategies in safeguarding Hawaiʻi’s cultural sites and practices. The newly published Kaliʻuokapaʻakai Collective Report is now released to the public.
Native plant restoration project flourishing on Maunakea
The Center for Maunakea Stewardship’s plant restoration process starts with collecting seeds from established native plants in the area. There is now māmane and other native plants well established including ʻāweoweo, pawale, puakala and heʻupueo, a native grass.
Maunakea 2021 and beyond
The University of Hawaiʻi is privileged to be responsible for the stewardship of significant lands on Maunakea and for providing a thoughtful approach to astronomy research on the mauna.
Public urged to exercise caution on Maunakea summit due to weather conditions
Everyone is encouraged to act in a safe and responsible manner while on Maunakea and look out and care for others because of the dangerous conditions.
Public feedback sought on proposed UH Hilo teaching telescope
UH Hilo invites the public to participate in a month-long, virtual open house to learn about the proposed 28-inch educational telescope at Halepōhaku, the mid-level facility on Maunakea.
WATCH: Location chosen for student telescope on Maunakea; Hōkū Keʻa removal planned
UH Hilo Associate Professor of Astronomy and Observatory Director R. Pierre Martin says a specific spot in the Halepōhaku area is the best place to site the small observatory, after Hōkū Keʻa is removed from the summit.
During suspension of telescope operations, Maunakea Observatories group launches virtual outreach program
In response to recent stay-at-home orders, observatories are now limiting scientific operations on Maunakea and at base facilities, but ramping up virtual outreach to community.
