Imua TMT! Hawaii has led the world in astronomy since 300AD. The telescopes on Mauna Kea have been involved in almost every major astronomical discovery for more than 50 years. TMT will be one more giant leap for all humankind and an extension of modern Hawaii's ancient traditions of exploration and the quest for knowledge. Science is not SEPARATE from culture, it is an intimidate part of all human culture as is art and music; and astronomy is as vital and transcendent a part of Hawaiian culture as hula. Hōkūleʻa visited NASA as part of the Malama Honua voyage recognizing the connection between exploration and discovery of both Earth and the Universe. http://www.hokulea.com/hokulea-update-honoring-hawaiis-astronauts/