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For over 50 years, telescopes have dominated the summit of Mauna Kea, a place sacred to Native Hawaiians and one of the best places in the world to study the night sky
HONOLULU (AP) -- For more than 50 years, telescopes and the needs of astronomers have dominated the summit of Mauna Kea, a mountain sacred to Native
A new state law says Mauna Kea, a mountain sacred to Native Hawaiians, must be protected for future generations and that science must be balanced with culture and the environment.
For more than 50 years, telescopes and the needs of astronomers have dominated the summit of Mauna Kea, a mountain sacred to Native Hawaiians that's also one of the finest places in the world to study the night sky.
"The peak of Mauna Kea, a shield volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii, is one of the world's most remote places." "The mountain's flat shape, gentle winds, and low humidity make it perfect for watching the stars."