The board’s decisions will shape the future of astronomy and every other human activity on the mountain. The leasing arrangements for all 13 observatories on Mauna Kea expire in 2033 ...

John O'Meara, chief scientist at the Keck Observatory on Mauna Kea, said that means the next few years will be crucial for astronomy in Hawaii. Once it has full control over the mountain ...

The Caltech Submillimeter Observatory on Mauna Kea features a 10.4-meter radio ... The authority will take full control of the astronomy precinct from the university following a five-year ...

Some observatory staff and cultural practitioners ... “The potential loss of Mauna Kea astronomy…would be catastrophic,” Simons said, adding that this would mean a tremendous loss of ...

The proliferation of observatories has ... many Native Hawaiians have to Mauna Kea, and he’s fascinated by similarities between spirituality and astronomy. “We are fundamentally asking the ...

In the aftermath of the observatory protests, finding the right balance between astronomy and preservation of the Mauna Kea sacred site remains a challenge. NASA just beamed Missy Elliott’s hip ...

It also establishes the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight ... He added that the observatory will work with the new authority to support astronomy and education programs that are in harmony ...

Business and political leaders are eager for astronomy to support ... protesters, observatory workers and state officials met to discuss Mauna Kea. Their report, which dedicated a large chunk ...

Business and political leaders are eager for astronomy to support ... protesters, observatory workers and state officials met to discuss Mauna Kea. Their report, which dedicated a large chunk ...

The summit of Mauna Kea is home to several astronomical observatories, benefiting from the high altitude and limited light pollution that create optimal conditions for stargazing and research.

On the first Saturday of every month at 6 p.m., the program features a guest speaker from one of the 12 Mauna Kea astronomical observatories, followed by stargazing with portable telescopes ...