Hawaii Astronomy

UH Hilo 24 is an educational telescope at the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii, with an elevation of 4200 meters above sea level. This telescope is used for educational purposes where the astronomy majors at the UH Hilo can get a hands-on experience on the 24-inch telescope. Another feature will be that this telescope is equipped with electronic detectors for imaging and spectroscopy. In 2006, this telescope will be upgraded to the 36 inch telescope in the summer of 2008, which is now known as the New Educational Telescope, funded by the National Science Foundation for the use of the faculty and the students.