05-25-2016, 05:06 PM
Oh dear. Misinformation and appealing to the lowest common denominator (conspiracy theorists) by the usual suspects.
1) The construction costs for the ELT are roughly $1.2 billion (2012 estimate) with much higher operating costs compared to the TMT once operational. PT's claim of e400 million is for the construction costs of the dome and telescope structure only, which is very clear if you read the article he cites.
2) Reading the court document in the link dakine posts makes it very clear what the reasoning is behind UHH's motion. They are trying to avoid future delaying tactics in the process, so are asking that a new hearing officer be appointed that both sides can agree upon so it won't be the subject of future appeals.
1) The construction costs for the ELT are roughly $1.2 billion (2012 estimate) with much higher operating costs compared to the TMT once operational. PT's claim of e400 million is for the construction costs of the dome and telescope structure only, which is very clear if you read the article he cites.
2) Reading the court document in the link dakine posts makes it very clear what the reasoning is behind UHH's motion. They are trying to avoid future delaying tactics in the process, so are asking that a new hearing officer be appointed that both sides can agree upon so it won't be the subject of future appeals.