Who owns the land on Mauna Kea?

These are lands held in trust by the State of Hawai’i, to be managed for the benefit of Native Hawaiians and the public of Hawai’i. In 40 years of telescopes on the mountain, international astronomy has prospered on our summits.

Who controls Mauna Kea?

The University of Hawaii currently manages the summit under a 65-year lease from the state of Hawaii that’s due to expire in 2033.

Is Mauna Kea private land?

Much of the conflict between the protestors and the scientists has arisen because the land is not privately owned. The Mauna Kea Science Reserve is held in trust by State of Hawaii and designated as conservation land.

Who is the God of Mauna Kea?

Poli`ahu
Poli`ahu-Goddess of Mauna O Wakea (today often called Mauna Kea), she is the goddess of snow, ice, and cold. The summit of Mauna Loa also is hers, though she occasionally still has arguments with Pele regarding that mountain.

Is Mauna Kea open to the public?

While the summit is open to the public, the summit telescope facilities are CLOSED to visitors. Visitors will frequently ascend the summit during the day or to watch the sunset, then return to the Maunakea Visitor Information Station to view the stars.

What does Mauna Kea mean to Native Hawaiians?

Mauna Kea is sacred to the Native Hawaiians and is the zenith of their ancestral ties to creation. It is the home of Na Akua (divine deities) and Na’Aumakua (divine ancestors) as well as the meeting place of Papa (Earth Mother) and Wakea (Sky Father) who are progenitors of the Hawaiian people.

What does Mauna mean?

1. nvs., Mountain, mountainous region; mountainous. Examples: Mauna Loa (name), Long Mountain.

Are they still building the telescope on Mauna Kea?

The Hoku Kea UH teaching telescope and the 10-meter Caltech Submillimeter Observatory would be the first modern observatories on Mauna Kea to be decommissioned — meaning no other telescopes will take their place. The teaching telescope will be removed, along with a nearby utility building and lunch room.

When was Mauna Kea built?

July 1965
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection/Opened

Are Pele and Poliahu sisters?

Poli’ahu was the Pretty Sister But Pele is just one of several daughters born to the Earth goddess, Haumea, and the god of the sky and heavens, Kane Milohai. Pele’s older sister, Poli’ahu, was the most beautiful of all the sisters. Pele, known for her fiery temper, was often jealous of Poli’ahu and her beauty.

Did Native Hawaiians climb Mauna Kea?

Modern Native Hawaiians continue to regard Mauna Kea with reverence and many cultural and religious practices are still performed there. Since the 1960’s the University of Hawaii has leased the summit of Mauna Kea from the State of Hawaii, Board of Land and Natural Resource (BLNR).