Astronomy
Faint Super Planet Discovered by Radio Telescope
Astronomers used observations from a radio telescope and a pair of observatories on Maunakea to discover a cold brown dwarf, also known as a “super planet” or “failed star.”
Galaxies In Infant Universe Were Surprisingly Mature, Researchers Say
Astronomers have discovered that massive galaxies were already much more mature in the early universe than previously expected, astronomers announced Tuesday.
Astronomers Discover Anemic Star Cluster
Astronomers have discovered a massive star cluster in the Andromeda Galaxy, the closest large galaxy to our Milky Way, that is anemic.
Keck II Telescope Receives Upgrade to See in Infrared
The newly upgraded adaptive optics (AO) system on W.M. Keck Observatory’s Keck II telescope now features the first infrared pyramid wavefront sensor available for scientific use.
Hālau Lamakū Offers Place-Based Hawaiian Learning for Keiki
The program has been specially designed to provide social and academic stimulation for keiki in a safe environment.
100 Cool Worlds Found Near the Sun
With the help of citizen scientists, astrophysicists have discovered about 100 cool worlds in the Sun’s neighborhood. They’re brown dwarfs, sometimes referred to as “failed stars,” which are objects that are more massive than planets but lighter than stars.
Young Galaxy Holds Record for Lowest Oxygen Level Among Other Galaxies
A galaxy in the constellation Hercules that only recently started making stars has broken the record for having the lowest level of oxygen ever seen in a young galaxy.
Asteroid Discovered by UH Telescope to Pass Earth Today
An asteroid discovered on July 20 by the University of Hawaiʻi’s Pan-STARRS1 telescope atop Haleakalā will make a close pass of Earth today.
Watch: Astronomer Captures Time-Lapse of Passing Comet
A staff astronomer at the W.M. Keck Observatory captured video of the Comet NEOWISE from Mauna Loa.
Maunakea Observatories Capture Fleeting Gamma-Ray Burst
Astronomers have discovered the second-most distant confirmed short gamma-ray burst (SGRB) ever studied using two Maunakea Observatories, the W. M. Keck Observatory and the international Gemini Observatory.
Cosmic Structure Discovered Beyond the Milky Way
An immense cosmic structure discovered by astronomers has been dubbed the South Pole Wall.
Hawai’i Astronomers Help Decipher Rhythm Among Young Stars
The findings are an important contribution to the overall understanding of what goes on inside trillions of stars across the cosmos.
Brown Dwarf Eclipse Captured in Chance Discovery
The researchers were able to confirm their hypothesis using two powerful telescopes — the 10-meter Keck II telescope and the 8-meter Very Large Telescope (VLT) on Cerro Paranal in Chile.
Astronomers Discover Monster Galaxy With Maunakea Telescope
A team of astronomers has discovered an unusual monster galaxy that existed about 12 billion years ago using a telescope on Maunakea.
Astronomers on Maunakea Discover New Objects in Galaxy
Astronomers from UCLA and W. M. Keck Observatory discovered four more bizarre objects near the Milky Way galaxy’s supermassive black hole.
Evidence Shows Possibility of Volcanic Activity on Venus
A study conducted by a University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa planetary scientist revealed evidence of possibly active volcanic activity on Venus.
High-Speed Video Cameras Capture Shooting Stars
A new monitoring system was installed on existing rooftop buildings on Maunakea and Haleakalā, which allows astronomers to detect meteors through a different lens.
UH Searches for New Astronomy Director
The search has officially begun to find the next director for the Institute for Astronomy at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Water Vapor Confirmed on Jupiter Moon
The team measured the vapor by peering at Europa through W. M. Keck Observatory in Hawai‘i, one of the world’s largest telescopes.
Astronomy in Transit
The transit of Mercury will not be seen from Earth again until November 2032, and not from Hawaiʻi until 2049.
