Hawaii Protests

• Hawaii or Spain? Experts say it may not matter where telescope is built

  There's no significant opposition to putting the telescope on La Palma like there is in Hawaii, where some Native Hawaiians consider the mountain sacred.

  Science

  Aug 25, 2019
  
• Hawaii astronomers lose observation time amid protest

  Astronomers said Friday they will attempt to resume observations, but they have already lost four weeks of viewing -- and in some cases won't be able to make up the missed research.

  World

  Aug 10, 2019
  
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• Opponents of massive telescope in Hawaii gather for protest march

  Hundreds of protesters last week blocked a road to stop construction of the $1.4 billion telescope on Mauna Kea.

  World

  Jul 21, 2019