Resources of the September 14, 2010 Kona Town Meeting

Office of Mauna Kea Management

Stephanie Nagata, Interim Director

The Office of Mauna Kea Management (OMKM) is the primary agency responsible for the University of Hawaii (UH) management areas on Mauna Kea.

The mission of OMKM is to achieve harmony, balance and trust in the sustainable management and stewardship of Mauna Kea Science Reserve through community
involvement and programs that protect, preserve and enhance the natural, cultural and
recreational resources of Maunakea while providing a world-class center dedicated to
education, research and astronomy.

Kahu Ku Mauna Council

Ed Stevens, Chair

Kahu Ku Mauna (Guardians of the Mountain) is a nine-member council named by the Mauna Kea Management Board (MKMB). The council advises the MKMB, Office of Mauna Kea Management (OMKM) and UH Hilo Chancellor in Hawaiian cultural matters affecting the Mauna Kea Science Reserve.

‘Imiloa Astronomy Center

Ka’iu Kimura, Executive Director

Founded with the understanding of the need for a comprehensive educational facility, ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i showcases the connections between the rich traditions of Hawaiian culture and the groundbreaking astronomical research conducted at the summit of Maunakea.

‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i – bringing community together by weaving today’s newest astronomy findings and Hawai‘i’s cultural heritage into a compelling story of human exploration.

Thirty Meter Telescope

Sandra Dawson, Site Manager

Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), astronomy’s next-generation observatory, will be the most advanced and capable telescope on Earth. TMT will take us on an exciting journey of discovery that will explore the origin of galaxies, and uncover previously hidden details of our universe.

The Thirty Meter Telescope is committed to integrating culture, science, sustainability, and education into the project. The TMT project is an international partnership among the California Institute of Technology, the University of California, and ACURA, an organization of Canadian universities. The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) began its participation in TMT in 2009.

The National Astronomical Observatory of China and the Department of Science and
Education of India has entered into TMT as Observers toward defining a future role in the
project.