08-30-2017, 08:22 AM
TomK @ 02:28:33-
I agree with you.
The State of Hawaii gets about 9 million tourists a year, majority on Oahu.
As much as $16 billion a year industry.
HVNP has about 1.9 million visitors a year.
Haleakala NP has about 1.4 million, much of it for the sunrises, the crater or bicycling, not much for the Observatories.
It is much more easily accessed than Mauna Kea, paved roads and parking near the summit, (10000 feet vs. 13800 feet) etc.,,,,,
As for the Chinese radio telescope- different kind of telescope from optical, a small number of people in close proximity can cause problems for that instrument.
I agree with you.
The State of Hawaii gets about 9 million tourists a year, majority on Oahu.
As much as $16 billion a year industry.
HVNP has about 1.9 million visitors a year.
Haleakala NP has about 1.4 million, much of it for the sunrises, the crater or bicycling, not much for the Observatories.
It is much more easily accessed than Mauna Kea, paved roads and parking near the summit, (10000 feet vs. 13800 feet) etc.,,,,,
As for the Chinese radio telescope- different kind of telescope from optical, a small number of people in close proximity can cause problems for that instrument.