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A Hawaiian cultural park would reflect traditional use of mountain

AP PHOTO/UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII INSTITUTE OF ASTRONOMY, RICHARD WAINSCOAT, FILE

The Subaru Telescope, third structure (dark colored) from top right, perched atop this summit of the world’s highest island mountain, is one of science’s most awesome achievements. Mauna Kea’s height, at nearly 14,000 feet, and remote location make it among the finest peaks for land-based astronomy.