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Mauna Kea astronomy on hold due to Thirty Meter Telescope protests

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Video Bruce Asato, courtesy Gov. David Ige and Tulsi Gabbard
Gov. David Ige said Friday he will not call in additional Hawaii National Guard troops at this time. Ige told reporters he never contemplated the use of tear gas on demonstrators on Mauna Kea.
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Mauna Kea opponents issued sharp responses to Gov. David Ige's press conference on Friday.
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COURTESY JONATHAN WEINTROUB / 2009

Five telescopes are expected to be removed as part of the agreement allowing construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope.