[PAR] [TLE] Thirty Meter Telescope [SEP] The Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) is a proposed astronomical observatory with an extremely large telescope (ELT) that has become the source of controversy over its planned location on Mauna Kea in the US state of Hawaii.  Construction of the TMT on land which is sacred to Native Hawaiian culture and religion attracted international coverage after October 2014, when construction was temporarily halted voluntarily due to protests.  While construction of the telescope was set to resume on April 2 and later on June 24, 2015, it was blocked by further protests each time.  The Board of Land and Natural Resources approved the TMT project, but the State Supreme Court of Hawaii invalidated the building permits in December 2015, ruling that the board had not followed due process.  Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain is the alternative site if construction cannot go forward in Hawaii.  The TMT would become the last area on Mauna Kea on which any telescope will ever be built. [PAR] [TLE] Opposition to the Mauna Kea Observatories [SEP] Opposition to the Mauna Kea Observatories has existed since the first telescope was built in the late 1960s.  Originally part of research begun by Gerard Kuiper of the University of Arizona, the site has expanded into the world's largest observatory for infrared and submillimeter telescopes.  Opposition to the telescope from residents in the city of Hilo, Hawaii were concerned about the visual appearance of the mountain and Native Hawaiians voiced concerns over the site being sacred to the Hawaiian religion as the home of several deities.  Environmental groups and activists have been expressing concern over endangered species habitat.  The last proposal in 2006 was canceled after a court order to submit a completed Environmental Impact Statement.  A current proposal for one of the world's largest optical telescopes, the Thirty Meter Telescope is currently the focus of protests concerning the continued development of the mountain Hawaiians consider the most sacred peak in the island chain.
[PAR] [TLE] Thirty Meter Telescope [ SEP ] The Thirty Meter Telescope ( TMT ) is a proposed astronomical observatory with an extremely large telescope ( ELT ) that has become the source of controversy over its planned location on Mauna Kea in the US state of Hawaii . Construction of the TMT on land which is sacred to Native Hawaiian culture and religion attracted international coverage after October 2014 , when construction was temporarily halted voluntarily due to protests . While construction of the telescope was set to resume on April 2 and later on June 24 , 2015 , it was blocked by further protests each time . The Board of Land and Natural Resources approved the TMT project , but the State Supreme Court of Hawaii invalidated the building permits in December 2015 , ruling that the board had not followed due process . Roque de los Muchachos Observatory , La Palma , Canary Islands , Spain is the alternative site if construction can not go forward in Hawaii . The TMT would become the last area on Mauna Kea on which any telescope will ever be built . [PAR] [TLE] Opposition to the Mauna Kea Observatories [ SEP ] Opposition to the Mauna Kea Observatories has existed since the first telescope was built in the late 1960s . Originally part of research begun by Gerard Kuiper of the University of Arizona , the site has expanded into the world 's largest observatory for infrared and submillimeter telescopes . Opposition to the telescope from residents in the city of Hilo , Hawaii were concerned about the visual appearance of the mountain and Native Hawaiians voiced concerns over the site being sacred to the Hawaiian religion as the home of several deities . Environmental groups and activists have been expressing concern over endangered species habitat . The last proposal in 2006 was canceled after a court order to submit a completed Environmental Impact Statement . A current proposal for one of the world 's largest optical telescopes , the Thirty Meter Telescope is currently the focus of protests concerning the continued development of the mountain Hawaiians consider the most sacred peak in the island chain .
Due to concern in regards to the visual appearance of a sacred mountain to Native Hawaiians, the Thirty Meter Telescope has been considered to be built in which alternative site in Spain?
Due to concern in regards to the visual appearance of a sacred mountain to Native Hawaiians , the Thirty Meter Telescope has been considered to be built in which alternative site in Spain ?
Roque de los Muchachos Observatory
Roque de los Muchachos Observatory