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Nature 447, 758-759 (14 June 2007) | doi:10.1038/447758b; Published online 13 June 2007

Hawaiian solar telescope meets resistance

Lucy Odling-Smee

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Locals fear impact on endangered species and cultural identity

Park managers and native Hawaiians are objecting to a plan to build a solar telescope, raised nearly 44 metres above the ground, next to Haleakala National Park on the Hawaiian island of Maui. They say the project could harm endangered species and would erode the value of the region as a natural resource and cultural site.