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Telescopes on Mauna Kea: Culture, history and astronomy (Student Paper)

Author:
Dolan, Elizabeth
Title:
Telescopes on Mauna Kea: Culture, history and astronomy (Student Paper)
Year:
2000
Pages:
65
Subject:
Astronomical observatories Mauna Kea Mauna Kea history Mauna Kea Science Reserve management
Summary:
This is a student paper, a Senior Honors Thesis, in which the student considers the history of Mauna Kea in relation to the development of the astronomy industry and the impact of the observatories under the old management plan. The paper includes criticisms of the management of the Mauna Kea Science Reserve under the old master plan and evaluates the management plan as well as the arguments in support of and against the proposed expansion of the observatory facilities.
Date:
April 14, 2000
Collection:
Monographs