"Telescope project underway", "Environment, local issues compete with astronomy", and "UH chief to initiate Mauna Kea plan"

Author:

Clark, Hugh, Tanji, Edwin

Title:

"Telescope project underway", "Environment, local issues compete with astronomy", and "UH chief to initiate Mauna Kea plan"

Periodical:

Honolulu Advertiser

Year:

1997

Volume:

V8

Pages:

21b

Subject:

Astronomy Environment Mauna Kea plan Haleakala Groundbreaking Gemini Observatory Base facilities

Summary:

Groundbreaking ceremony was held for Gemini Observatory's base facility at UH Hilo's science and technology park. More telescopes are planned for Mauna Kea and Maui's Haleakala. But impact on the environment and native Hawaiian rights need to be addressed before further development of the mountains.

Date:

June 29, 1997 August 29, 1997 Octgober 11, 1997

Collection:

Akiyama