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  • Scientists hope court setback doesn't stop giant telescope (Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea HI)

    12/12/2015 10:05:44 AM PST · by Olog-hai · 16 replies
    Associated Press ^ | Dec 12, 2015 1:04 PM EST | Jennifer Sinco Kelleher
    Scientists involved in Hawaii astronomy are hopeful that builders of a giant telescope planned for a mountain held sacred by Native Hawaiians don't give up on the project. A recent state Supreme Court decision invalidated the $1.4 billion project's permit to build on conservation land, which could delay construction by several years. The nonprofit company building the Thirty Meter Telescope hasn't yet indicated its next move. Protesters say they will continue to fight the telescope. ...