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Doug Simons explained how Hawaiʻi is the world leader in astronomy, and UH’s role in that 50-year legacy.
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Doug Simons explained how Hawaiʻi is the world leader in astronomy, and UH’s role in that 50-year legacy.
Not every player makes the really big money.
A study by the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization found that astronomy produced $110 million in direct spending in the state in 2019. The $110 million was generated through purchases from local businesses, salaries and wages, and spending by students and visiting researchers.
Astronomy in Hawaiʻi supports employment of 1,313 residents and had a total economic impact of $221 million on the state in 2019, according to a University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO) update.
Astronomy in Hawaiʻi supported employment of 1,313 residents and had a total economic impact of $221 million on the state in 2019.