Astronomy

UH Mānoa: New study reveals methane-rich crust on Titan could hold clues to life

Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, may offer new insights into planetary atmospheres, climates, and even the potential for life beyond Earth.

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island for Oct. 24-30: Don’t want to deal with Ironman crowds? Looking for something other than Halloween fun? We’ve got you covered

There are plenty of other events and activities happening around the Big Island that can keep you and the family busy. Check out out top 10 things to do on the Big Island now!

‘Absolutely breathtaking’: Big Islanders awed by partial solar eclipse

Many across social media platforms posted their photos from the cosmic alignment that placed the moon between the sun and Earth, including Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

Hawai‘i to greet the dawn Wednesday with special solar spectacle

Second partial solar eclipse of the year visible from the islands will already be underway as the sun rises. Get a great picture from the solar showcase and send it to Big Island Now to have it included in a community photo gallery.

Keck Observatory on Maunakea spots biggest pair of black hole jets ever seen

The jet megastructure dates to a time when our universe was 6.3 billion years old, or less than half its present age of 13.8 billion years.

Rekindle your curiosity: Take part in International Observe the Moon Night

The annual event encourages moon enthusiasts and curious people around the globe to come together and learn about lunar science and exploration, take part in celestial observations and honor cultural and personal connections to Earth’s constant companion.

Findings of outer Solar System revealed using information gathered from the Subaru Telescope on Hawaiʻi Island and New Horizons spacecraft

Survey observations using the Subaru Telescope’s ultra-widefield prime focus camera have revealed that there may be a population of small bodies further out in the Kuiper Belt waiting to be discovered.

Mauna Kea telescope seeks mystery couple after stellar summit proposal at sunset

The sunset summit proposal was recorded by the unmanned observatory’s front door camera at about 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13. The whole engagement event took about a minute or so, and at the end, the future groom stood up, the couple hugged and then kissed.

3-for-1 lunar spectacle rises tonight with Super Blue Sturgeon Moon

Moonrise is at 7:10 p.m. today, so find a good spot to observe this extra special lunar event. After all, how often do we have this good of weather in East Hawai‘i to see the sky from sea level? The moon will be in the full phase for about 3 days, however, so if you miss tonight’s super action, you do have a little more time.

UH astronomers uncover risks to planets that could host life

Findings suggest that powerful radiation —  some12 times stronger than previously thought — could seriously impact a planet’s ability to sustain life.

Potential $85M from NASA for University of Hawai‘i management of Maunakea telescope

The telescope funding comes from the NASA Near-Earth Object Observations Program.

Rare ‘star’ predicted to blaze brightly in night sky will be visible to naked eye

The additional jewel in the Northern Crown constellation isn’t actually a star. It’s the light from an astronomical thermonuclear explosion caused by the buildup of pressure and heat in the binary system T Coronae Borealis, also dubbed the “Blaze Star,” 3,000 light-years away from Earth.

UH-led study finds anxiety, depression major problems in space science community

The authors found that symptoms appear greater among marginalized groups, such as women, people of color and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community.

Satellite built by University of Hawai‘i students chosen for NASA launch

The student-led mission aims to study solar energetic particle events and increase knowledge of the Sun.

University of Hawai‘i astronomers part of NASA’s $19.5M artificial star mission

The artificial star satellite is expected to help answer questions surrounding the speed and acceleration of the universe’s expansion.

Maunakea: 1st telescope decommissioning complete

The decommissioning of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s Hōkū Keʻa Observatory was completed in May.

‘Evil twin’ or not, newly discovered exoplanet will help get closer to answers about why life appeared on Earth

An international team of scientists, with the help of three observatories atop Mauna Kea on the Big Island, discovered the relatively close exoplanet dubbed Gliese 12 b in our galactic neighborhood.

Big Island woman captures footage of Aurora Borealis from Nā‘ālehu home

“It was a beautiful purple and greenish tinge visible to the naked eye for about 5 minutes,” Brenda Trowbridge shared on social media.

Hawaiian language students name new astronomy instrument on Mauna Kea

The instrument’s name, Wenaokeao, means “earliest glow of light” and was given after extensive research by high school haumāna, or students.

Caltech Submillimeter Observatory decommissioning to restart

The next steps in the decommissioning include completing interior deconstruction and removal of the observatory dome.
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