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longship

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1. The observatory has been active on the summit since the 1960's

Reply to salimbag (Original post)

Fri Apr 17, 2015, 02:09 PM

Apr 2015

Anyway, it is above 4,000 meters altitude, meaning that it is not hospitable to much of anything, but happens to be the best location for visual astronomy in the northern hemisphere, bar none.

There are no rational arguments against it being there. None whatsoever.

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Any thoughts on the TMT? [View all] salimbag Apr 2015 OP

The observatory has been active on the summit since the 1960's longship Apr 2015 #1

This is a new project salimbag Apr 2015 #2

I am aware of the issues here. longship Apr 2015 #4

we are currently witnessing the triumph of superstion and ignorance... mike_c Apr 2015 #3

Good opinion in West Hawaii Today salimbag Apr 2015 #5