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(Majestic is Haleakalā)
What is Proposed?
The top of the telescope will be approximately 100' higher than the summit. It's base will be dug out 5 stories deep.
Why Oppose the Telescope?
Haleakalā National Park Superintendent Marilyn Parris said the park opposes a proposed solar telescope on the sensitive Haleakalā summit and called a draft environmental impact statement on the project inadequate. Read more
"Haleakalā is precious, and it is an integral part to our identity as Hawaiians and to our culture. The price to our Hawaiian people and the impact on our culture and our personal identity would be devastating"
Mikahala Helm
LATEST UPDATE - Supplemental Cultural Impact Assessment - May, 2007
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