“The W. M. Keck Observatory is the only employer that has surprised me during my employment with urine tests for illegal drugs.” — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“I will do everything I legally can to shut down the toxic Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project atop Mauna Kea.” — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“Over 275,000 people had signed to end the construction of the TMT telescope at the Mauna Kea Observatories (MKO) by week 20… — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“My interest in astronomy took me to the premier astronomical observatories in the world before I developed occupational diseases and became disabled… — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“Plastic bottles of Gatorade were given free to very high altitude workers on Mauna Kea and they were advised to drink it… — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“When you know the government is corrupt at the outset, the smart avoid interacting with them.” — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“Protesting is about making history, creating art and protecting future generations.” — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“I have memories from my time in high altitude astronomy of being euphoric and giddy after discharging large amounts of industrial gas… — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“The Mauna Kea Observatories (MKO) are holding back important biological research into High Altitude Observatory Disease (HAOD) by not publicly documenting the… — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“The Mauna Kea Observatories (MKO) are part of the scientific military-industrial complex of modern governments.” — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“I never met anyone in astronomy that stated they had been sent on an industry recognized training course for the safe handling… — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“The following information really should be placed on all very high altitude job adverts and company contracts: WARNING – Very high altitude… — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“The development of the biologically toxic Mauna Kea Observatories (MKO) is the fruition of professional astronomers behaving badly.” — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“The only difference between a very high altitude worker and a radiation worker is that there is a government compensation program in… — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“The field of astronomy is biologically toxic in many areas and may result in heavy metals poisoning, industrial gas injuries, chemical poisoning,… — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“The only known way for a sea level adapted human to avoid lifelong high altitude induced disease is to not venture to… — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“Magee’s Disease is a chronic lifelong condition that may lead to permanent disability. It presents as permanent altitude sickness, regardless of the… — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“Outdoor sunlight avoidance for several months is recommended after receiving abnormally high radiation exposures.” — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“A sea level adapted armed police officer can legally refuse to venture above 10,000 feet in altitude on the grounds of health… — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“I am not going to apologize for scientific discovery that prevents the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) atop Mauna Kea.” — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“It was common to drink from plastic bottles and cans in high altitude astronomy.” — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“When I became aware of the extensive health and safety issues in professional astronomy, I was legally required to alert the unsuspecting… — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
“Every depression medication that I tried would eventually make me more fatigued and depressed!” — Steven Magee Copy Share Image
