One more observatory in addition to TMT?

[TomK]

Thanks for the clarification, Opihikao. Again, I can assure you there is no military involvement in any of the Mauna Kea observatories. It's different on Haleakala, the US Air Force have observatories there, but definitely not the case on MK. In fact, it would be problematic. For instance, all the observatories have non-US citizens working for them, and secondly, China is now a partner in a number of the observatories (including the TMT). I doubt that would be the case if the US military were involved.

I'm aware of the rumors, but that's all they are. It's why I'm just a tad sensitive when these claims come up, because they are so wrong.