Jobs in Hawaii Take on New Scope

A giant telescope will ultimately create jobs in Hawaii.

The University of Hawaii Board of Regents recently approved plans for the Thirty Meter Telescope project on Mauna Kea. Once approved by the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the project will make Hawaii home to the world's most advanced and capable astronomical observatory.

Although there was previously some concern as to whether the TMT would damage Mauna Kea's summit, the project has already been approved by the Mauna Kea Management Board, UH Hilo Chancellor Rose Tseng, and UH President M.R.C. Greenwood, and Gov. Linda Lingle accepted the Final Environmental Impact Statement.