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共同利用観測の一時休止について

2019年7月16日 (ハワイ現地時間)
最終更新日:2023年9月21日

マウナケア観測所群の決定に基づき、国立天文台ハワイ観測所はマウナケアに滞在する職員・観測者を安全に下山させ、すばる望遠鏡共同利用観測を含む山頂施設での活動を一時休止することといたしました。マウナケア山頂アクセス道路の安全な通行が確保され次第、山頂施設での活動を再開する予定です。

国立天文台ハワイ観測所長 吉田道利





Statement from Maunakea Observatories (2019/07/16)

This afternoon, the directors of the existing observatories on Maunakea made the joint decision to withdraw all personnel from their telescope facilities at the summit to guarantee the safety of their staff - the institutions' top priority. Without guaranteed reliable access to the telescopes, the Maunakea Observatories will suspend all summit activities. We anticipate returning to normal operations as soon as the situation allows.

The safety of everyone on the mountain, MKO staff, law enforcement and protesters is of paramount importance to us. This is not a decision we came to lightly, but want to emphasize the importance of safety for our staffs and the facilities.

We are truly grateful to the law enforcement agencies who have been working around the clock to ensure the safety of everyone on Maunakea. The safety of our personnel - and of everyone on the mountain - remains our top priority.


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