There have been protests in Hawaii over Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) – a proposed astronomical observatory with an extremely large telescope (ELT). It is proposed to be built on Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano and the highest point in Hawaii. The protests are taking place as Mauna Kea is considered to be a sacred ground… Continue reading Thirty Meter Telescope
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Hawaii to begin construction of mega-telescope on July 15
Hawaii is set to begin the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT). The project was first launched in 2015 but the construction was halted as protesters claimed damage to the mountain.However,Hawaii’s top court has ruled that observatory’s construction permit is valid paving the way for work to restart on Mauna Kea. Thirty Meter Telescope(TMT)… Continue reading Hawaii to begin construction of mega-telescope on July 15
