Big Island to get super scope?

Author:

Kaser, Tom

Title:

Big Island to get super scope?

Periodical:

The Honolulu Advertiser

Year:

1980

Volume:

V3

Pages:

22b

Subject:

Mauna Kea Telescopes University of California University of Hawaiʻi W.M. Keck Observatory

Summary:

The University of California plans to build the world's largest optical telescope on Mauna Kea. The telescope would have a diameter of 400 inches, made up of 36 hexagonal segments. To make it a reality, UC needs to work out a sublease agreement with University of Hawaiʻi; get approval from the state Board of Land and Natural Resources; prepare an environmental impact statement; and obtain the blessing of Hawaiʻi County.

Date:

November 25, 1980

Collection:

Akiyama