Letters to the editor: Protecting Mauna Kea

Author:

Akiyama, Mitsuo

Title:

Letters to the editor: Protecting Mauna Kea

Periodical:

Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Year:

1972

Volume:

V3

Pages:

3b

Subject:

Mauna Kea - Environment

Summary:

A letter to the editor of Honolulu Star-Bulletin stating that Dr. Kuiper first proposed the idea that the state should set up the Mauna Kea High Altitude Research and Recreational Facility Committee to preserve and protect Mauna Kea. With Editor's Note following the letter, which gave a brief background information to the early development of Mauna Kea as an astronomical center and mentioned Dr. Kuiper's call for protecting the mountain top from lights and man-made pollutions.

Date:

April 4, 1972

Collection:

Akiyama