The world's largest infrared telescope will soon sit atop 13 800 foot Mauna Kea in Hawaii. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has awarded a $5.5 million contract to the University of Hawaii for construction of the three‐meter device, which is scheduled for completion in mid‐1977. It will be an open facility operated for NASA by the university.

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