There were two more letters to the editor (here, and here) attempting to rebut Nelson Ho’s commentary criticizing the construction of new telescopes on Mauna Kea..
I hope these anti-astronomy opponents fail to obstruct the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope. The TMT will provide a huge economic and educational boost to this island. In addition, it will cement Mauna Kea as a world class astronomy location. Nonetheless, there is still several steps which need to be completed before ground can be broken on this telescope. The next significant step will occur this Monday. The UH Board of Regents is holding a public hearing to determine if they’ll approve or reject the construction of the TMT on Mauna Kea.
To submit testimony:
UH Board of Regents
bor@hawaii.edu
fax:808-956-5156
(Related item: India Joins Thirty Meter Telescope Project)
The widening of Mamalahoa Highway in Kamuela is progressing well. Goodfellow Brothers should have this project completed by September 2010.
Lastly, I noticed the FAA has prepared a draft supplemental environmental assessment for the Kona Int’l Airport Air Traffic Control Tower project. I hope this doesn’t cause further construction delays on this much needed facility.
(Related item: 2010 Hawaii Airport Update)
