#Mauna Kea observatories

Mauna Kea Observatories reveal black holes on collision course

“What this discovery gives is an insight into the dynamic, often violent early histories of galaxies,” a Keck Observatory scientist said.

Maunakea Observatories Plan to Resume Operations

Activists agreed to allow all existing observatory employees, including astronomers, to access Maunakea using the Old Saddle Road and a section of unpaved lava.

Hawai‘i Space Science Interns to Present Projects

The Akamai Workforce Initiative’s Internship Program will hold its Student Internship Symposiums in Hilo and Waimea on Monday, Aug. 7.

Wintry Weather Shuts Down Mauna Kea Summit Road

Snow plows were unable to keep the road clear because of drifting caused by winds of more than 65 mph.

Laser Guide Stars Focus of Imiloa Presentation Friday

The talk on artificial stars and how they are used is part of the Imiloa Astronomy Center’s monthly Maunakea Skies program.

Land Board Hears Final Arguments on Huge Telescope

The Board of Land and Natural Resources is considering whether to approve the Thirty Meter Telescope atop Mauna Kea.

Astronomers in Hawaii Find Possible Rogue Planet

The object was found using the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope on Mauna Kea and studied further using the Very Large Telescope in Chile.