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Removal of Mauna Kea's first telescope marks end of era, UH Hilo press release

Author:
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo,
Title:
Removal of Mauna Kea's first telescope marks end of era, UH Hilo press release
Year:
2008
Subject:
Mauna Kea history Telescopes
Summary:
The University’s 24-inch telescope, funded by the Air Force, was built in 1968, two years after a smaller, temporary site survey telescope had been placed on Puʻu Poliahu. The AF 24-inch was removed to make room for a new, larger telescope for the exclusive use of UH Hilo astronomy faculty and students.
URL:
https://hilo.hawaii.edu/news/press/release/702
Date:
August 22, 2008
Collection:
Monographs