Hawaii observatory

Giant Telescope Construction Continues atop Hawaiian Volcano, Despite Protests

Medicine & Technology May 27, 2015

The best place to view space is from a locale far from the glaring lights of human habitation. And what better spot than the isolated Hawaiian islands, in the middle of the northern Pacific? Unfortunately, the residents of Hawaii abhor the idea of another telescope marring their sacred mountain. So they have banned together to bid the giant scope a hearty "Aloha!"

Hawaii observatory

Giant Telescope Construction Continues atop Hawaiian Volcano, Despite Protests

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