My Mauna Kea connection

Author:

Ellis, Howard

Title:

My Mauna Kea connection

Year:

2005

Subject:

Astronomical observatories Mauna Kea history Hawaii Island history

Summary:

Mr. Ellis described the early days of Hawaii Island development as well as important people who endeavored to make good use of natural resources on Hawaii Island: Tom Vance and Colby Foss; the first trip by Gerald Kuiper and Alika Herring to the Hawaii Island as well as the following efforts to build Mauna Kea observatory; Mr. Akiyama's role in Mauna Kea development in astronomical observations.

Collection:

Monographs