Removal of Caltech Telescope from Maunakea is underway
The entire decommissioning process of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory is expected to be completed by summer 2024
Removal of Maunakea observatory to begin in spring
The physical removal of the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory on Maunakea is scheduled to begin by early May.
Maunakea telescope takes key decommissioning step
UH has determined that the proposed project will have no significant adverse environmental impacts.
Public asked to participate in update to Maunakea management plan
The draft will be amended based on the public comments/feedback received and go to the BOR for public review.
Information on Maunakea cultural practices and resources sought
This outreach effort will contribute to the preparation of a Cultural Impact Assessment to address proposed future UH land authorization.
Rangers assist passengers evacuated from burning van on Maunakea
UH Maunakea Rangers respond to a tour van engulfed in flames. Everyone was safely evacuated and uninjured.
Public input sought on decommissioning of Maunakea telescope
Input from the public will be used to develop an Environmental Assessment draft and a Site Decommissioning Plan for the Hōkū Keʻa telescope on UH-managed lands on Maunakea.
New internal management structure for Maunakea proposed to regents
The plan covers all operating and advisory units associated with Maunakea and will make operations and management more efficient, effective and transparent.
Maunakea visitor center closing temporarily
The current pandemic has prompted the closure of the Maunakea Visitor Information Station.
Decommissioning of 2 Maunakea telescopes expected to be complete by 2023
The California Institute of Technology Submillimeter Observatory and the UH Hilo Hōkū Keʻa teaching telescope are both making progress in the extensive decommissioning process, according to an update to the Board of Regents.
