Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano that stands nearly 14,000 feet above sea level. The highest peak in Hawaii, it is a sacred place for native Hawaiians. It is also a sought-after location for astronomical observatories. There are currently 13 telescopes on the mountain, and there are plans for a fourteenth. The proposed telescope, called the " Thirty Meter Telescope ," would be massive and it’s the focus of intense controversy. Some native Hawaiians are strongly opposed to the project for spiritual