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New Telescope on Mauna Kea is postponed

Author:
Borg, Jim
Title:
New Telescope on Mauna Kea is postponed
Periodical:
The Honolulu Advertiser
Year:
1987
Volume:
V5
Pages:
18a
Subject:
National New Technology Telescope (NNTT) Gemini Observatory Mauna Kea
Summary:
The proposed National New Technology Telescope planned for Mauna Kea has been put on hold due to technological difficulties and high cost. Instead, an eight-meter telescope will be built first to test the technology.
Date:
November 13, 1987
Collection:
Akiyama