TMT Work to Resume Says Ige!

[AKpilot]

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Originally posted by HereOnThePrimalEdge

Its my understanding this telescope will be viewable from small segment of the island...

I don't think the people of Hamakua see it that way

I believe we have at least one member of Punaweb (AKpilot?) who lives on the Hamakua coast. Perhaps she could let us know, as a representative of "the people of Hamakua" how she imagines the TMT will affect her view of Mauna Kea?

Anyone else live up Hamakua way? What do you think?

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Hello,

Busy flying as of late. Yes I live in Hamakua and can see several telescopes from our home. I see the Kecks and the NASA Infrared VERY clearly. The TMT will be very prominent form our home. I, for one, can't wait to see it. I originally wanted to be an Astronaut and am a amateur Astronomer. I think it's a wonderful way for Hawaii to contribute to the betterment of all Mankind. I live in neighborhood of many longtime residents; multi-generational dwellers of this Island, be they Native Hawaiian, Japanese, or Portuguese. Most of them support the TMT, my closest neighbor does not. So much so she has been up to the summit to protest many times.

Make of my statement what you will, but I agree that the numbers the "protectors" claim have not panned out. One small survey, does not a representative sample make.

AKpilot

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