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TMT supporters rally at the Capitol

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Video by Cindy Ellen Russell / crussell@staradvertiser.com
Oahu supporters of the Thirty Meter Telescope held their first major demonstration Thursday at the state Capitol. TMT opponents also rallied from across the street.
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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Supporters and opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope waved and shouted to drivers Thursday along Beretania Street in front of the state Capitol.

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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Opponents of the Thirty Meter Telescope gathered Thursday around the Queen Lili‘uokalani statue at the Capitol Mall.

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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Supporters of the TMT waved and held signs infront of the Capitol across the street from opponents.

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CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM

Arya Tonnes, 11, held a sign in support of the Thirty Meter Telescope at the state Capitol on Thursday. “I want them to build TMT. I want to discover new things about the galaxy,”said Tonnes.