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Letter: TMT should have a Hawaiian name

Sept. 13, 2019

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I suggest changing the name of the Thirty Meter Telescope to Hina Maka, or “Eye of the Hawaiian moon goddess.”

Hina, for the Hawaiian Moon Goddess. Maka, for eye.

Why? I am hoping this might help satisfy the required respect due to the Hawaiian culture and help the government in its pursuit of knowledge.

Vincent Matsuda

Hawaii Kai

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