UC to build largest scope: a $100-million project - boost for Mauna Kea

Author:

Title:

UC to build largest scope: a $100-million project - boost for Mauna Kea

Periodical:

Hawaii Tribune Herald

Year:

1984

Volume:

V4

Pages:

14b

Subject:

University of California Telescopes W.M. Keck Observatory Marion Hoffman Trust

Summary:

UC plans to use the largest private donation, $36 million from Marion Hoffman Trust, in its history to help build the world's largest telescope atop Mauna Kea. The telescope will be 400-inch in diameter and consist of 36 hexagonal segments.

Date:

April 15, 1984

Collection:

Akiyama