Mauna Kea telescope to expand University's role

Author:

n/a

Title:

Mauna Kea telescope to expand University's role

Periodical:

Hawaii Business

Year:

1968

Pages:

44-46

Subject:

Astronomical observatories Mauna Kea University of Hawaii 2.2 m Telescope

Summary:

This document describes how an 88 inch telescope will highlight the University of Hawaii's, (UH), role in the field of astrophysics as it makes significant contributions in the field of this science and possibly attract more astronomers to Hawaii. This facility will be built on the 13,796 foot summit of Mauna Kea and will be a major focal point of the UH's Institute for Astronomy as this site is considered to be one of the best in the world for astronomical facilities due to its dry and dust-free atmosphere.

Label:

Mauna Kea - Astronomy

Collection:

Periodicals