Mauna Kea Observatory
During the earthquake and aftershocks, a number of the telescopes at the Mauna Kea Observatory sustained minor damage, primarily Kecks 1 and 2, and the CFHT. The CFHT was operational and back online as of October 19, however the Kecks were not restored to full operation until February 28, 2007.
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“Where there is an observatory and a telescope, we expect that any eyes will see new worlds at once.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)