Mauna Kea’s astronomy anniversary
- Author:
-
Stapleton, Frankie
- Title:
- Mauna Kea’s astronomy anniversary
- Periodical:
- Hawaii Tribune Herald
- Year:
- 1984
- Volume:
- V4
- Pages:
- 12b
- Subject:
-
Mauna Kea
Astronomy
Anniversary
Groundbreaking
Joint Astronomy Centre (JAC)
United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT)
- Summary:
- July 20, 1984 marked the 20th anniversary of the "discovery" of Mauna Kea as the best viewing site, according to Dr. Kuiper, for astronomy. Twenty years later, there are 6 telescopes being operated by 4 nations on Mauna Kea. With a photo of UKIRT telescope dome.
- Date:
- July 20, 1984
- Collection:
- Akiyama