06-20-2016, 03:16 AM
gypsy69, the master lease for the Mauna Kea astronomy precicnt is slated to expire in 2033. That is 17 years from now. There is no guarantee the master lease will be extended, so there is a good chance the existing astronmomy facilities won't exist up on Maun Kea past then.
By the way, most of the telescopes up there are not outdated, as you allege. The University of Hawaii will be decomissioning one of the best telescopes, UKIRT, which has a sterling track record.
By the way, most of the telescopes up there are not outdated, as you allege. The University of Hawaii will be decomissioning one of the best telescopes, UKIRT, which has a sterling track record.