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General Background

  • What is TMT?
  • Who is proposing this new observatory?
  • Which sites are being considered for the proposed observatory?
  • Where would the observatory be located if built on Maunakea?
  • Why is Maunakea spelled as one word?

Potential Impact of TMT

  • Would locating the TMT on Maunakea affect Native Hawaiian cultural practices?
  • Would locating the TMT on Maunakea have adverse affects on the mountain environment?

Planning Process

  • What is the environmental review process?
  • How can I voice my opinion concerning the potential construction of the TMT on Maunakea?
  • Who determines if the observatory can be built on Maunakea?

Facts and Rumors

  • Why the Thirty Meter Telescope?
  • Is there any military connection to TMT?
  • How large will the dome of TMT be?

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