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Again, without ANY benefit to them. There is a large benefit to the locals in terms of jobs both during construction and after. Yes, the researchers are not lo
by goodcanadian 7y ago
Again, without ANY benefit to them.
There is a large benefit to the locals in terms of jobs both during construction and after. Yes, the researchers are not local, but the engineers, technicians, maintenance staff, and so on usually are. Astronomy is the second largest contributor to the economy on the Big Island (after tourism).
- PopePompus 7y agoIt also significantly diversifies the economy. Tourism is cyclical. Astronomy research may have booms and busts too, but they are apt to be uncorrelated with the ups and downs of tourism.
- mcgoooo 7y agoThis is quite literally the best place to study stars in the whole world. Economically sure, not a lot of people may benefit, but scientific knowledge the whole world benefits