Kahuna Demands Access to Mauna Kea Summit

Courthouse News: Hawaii's governor violates traditional Hawaiians' religion by prohibiting them from praying near the summit of Mauna Kea during construction of a 30-meter telescope, a temple's kahuna claims in court. The 13,796-foot volcano is central to traditional Hawaiian religion. The access road toward the summit has been closed during construction of the $1.4 billion 30-meter telescope. Reflecting telescopes are measured by the size of their mirrors. For comparison, the Hale Telescope on Mount Palomar,......

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