Discoveries using the telescopes on Mauna Kea

[TomK]

Thanks for that, HOTPE, it was an interesting read. As for the telescopes that could have been used, UKIRT with wide-field imager WFCAM would have been ideal for the search as it offers the same wide-field capabilities as the Magellan and CFHT. Its big advantage would have been it works in the near-infrared which is much more sensitive to light from cold objects such as the Trojans. However, at the time it appeared UKIRT was closing due to the withdrawal of the UK from MK telescopes, so probably wasn't considered. I can't recall if we got requests to join in the search.