On this week’s Stargazer, in addition for a few items to look for in our dark island skies, we learn about a Cosmic Census conducted by one of the observatories atop Mauna Kea as HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence speaks with Christopher Phillips.
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Credit Princeton University/HSC Project
Learn more about the effort here on the Subaru Telescope's website.