Article about the work of Saeko Hayashi, Associate professor of astronomical science at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, at Subaru Telescope in Hawaii. She joined the Thirty Meter...
I am a “retired” astronomer. Summing over my entire career, I’ve spent more than a year’s worth of 24-hour days up on the summit of Maunakea.
The Thirty Meter Telescope remains committed to building on Maunakea, contrary to reports published in a Canary Islands newspaper.
Mayor Harry Kim released a proposal Monday for Maunakea that includes pledges from Gov. David Ige and other officials promising to improve Native Hawaiian relations.
Debunking oft-cited claims of dynamite, nuclear power and more. Some opposition to the Thirty Meter Telescope is being fueled by prominent people — celebrities, musicians and politicians — who...
The most vocal opposition to the Thirty Meter Telescope project has come from the perspective of the rights of indigenous people and the cultural significance of the site. However, the project...
TMT officials say the world’s largest telescope will be a zero-waste facility, while the state has determined it doesn’t pose a risk to the Big Island’s water supply.
Growing up in Hilo I attended Ellison Onizuka Science Day practically every year, collecting “space swag” from the exhibits and classroom discussions. With my eye on the sky, I vowed to pursue a...
(Subscription Required) - While media coverage of the Thirty Meter Telescope has been dominated by images of hundreds of protesters trying to block construction of the project, support for the...
Supporters of TMT made their voices heard as they gathered in Hilo Tuesday morning. According to supporters, they're not discouraged by the demonstrations on the base of Maunakea and are excited...
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