Astronomy
UH Researchers Selected by NASA to Study Untouched Moon Samples
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa SOEST was one of nine teams selected by NASA, to continue the science legacy of the Apollo mission.
UH Astronomy Team Records Self-Destructing Asteroid
At first, astronomers thought Asteroid Gault might be a new comet. Instead, it turned out to be an asteroid in the main belt that just developed a comet-like tail. Its newly found tails are the first evidence of any “misbehavior.”
Unusual Galaxies Defy Dark Matter Theory
After drawing both praise and skepticism, the team of astronomers who discovered NGC 1052-DF2, are back with stronger evidence about its bizarre nature.
Applications Open for 2019 STARS Program
Applications are now open for the 2019 Women’s STARS Program presented by the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems (PISCES).
ASTRONOMY TALK: ‘A Tale About Galaxies Far, Far Away’
Marusa Bradac, a UC Davis associate physics professor, will present “Where Did We Come From: A Tale About Galaxies Far, Far Away.”
Kepler Space Telescope’s First Exoplanet Candidate Confirmed
An international team of astronomers reports the confirmation of the first exoplanet candidate identified by NASA’s Kepler Mission.
Moon/Mars Crew Exits HI-SEAS Habitat
A two-week mission to perform scientific experiments and test technological instruments needed for the future exploration of the Moon or Mars was successfully completed.
‘Anemic Galaxy’ Reveals Deficiencies Theory
A team of astronomers led by the UCO has studied in great detail a galaxy so faint and in such pristine condition it has acted as a time capsule.
UH Astronomer Awarded Sloan Fellowship for Exoplanet Research
Daniel Huber is among 126 recipients in the U.S. and Canada to receive the two-year fellowship.
High School Students Awarded Telescope Time on Maunakea
The announcement marks the opening of the program where students statewide will be awarded viewing time.
New International Moon/Mars Mission Launched at HI-SEAS Habitat
A two-week mission to perform scientific experiments and test technological instruments needed for the future exploration of the Moon or Mars will commence on Wednesday.
Telescope Discovers Flare 10 Billion Times More Powerful Than Those on Sun
A Hawai‘i telescope captured the brightest Stellar Flare ever recorded in history.
ASTRONOMY TALK: Dark Energy & Runaway Universe
Keck Observatory is hosting an Astronomy Talk entitled, “Dark Energy and the Runaway Universe” on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019.
Public Astronomy Talk to Explore Early Universe
Learn the latest findings about the early universe and how galaxies, stars and planets formed to create life.
Exoplanets Brought to Life Using Scientific Data and Creativity
The year-long project brings 12 exoplanets to life in stunning detail through photo-realistic imagery.
UH Part of World’s Largest Digital Sky Survey
Hawaiʻi Institute for Astronomy (IfA), is releasing the second edition of data from Pan-STARR—the Panoramic Survey Telescope & Rapid Response System.
VIDEO: Scientists Detect New Gravitational Wave Source
Professor Ryan Foley tells the harrowing story of how his small team of young, diverse scientists using a tiny telescope made an incredible discovery.
Super Blood Wolf Moon Visible on Hawai‘i Island Jan. 20
The total lunar eclipse will be fully visible in Hilo on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, beginning at 5:58 p.m. (and just a bit later on the other side of the island).
Birth of Black Hole Captured for First Time
Hawai‘i telescopes help astronomers identify mysterious glowing ‘cow’ in the sky.
Astronomers Uncover Brightest Quasar in Early Universe
Astronomers in Hawai‘i have discovered the brightest object ever seen at a time when the universe was less than one billion years old.
