Astronomy
Hawai‘i Telescopes Help Unravel Longstanding Cosmic Mystery
Using a vast array of telescopes in space and on Earth, scientists have identified a source of cosmic rays that continuously rain down on Earth from space.
Honoka‘a Grad Scores Observatory Time at Keck
Keilani Steele used Keck Observatory’s DEIMOS (DEep Imaging and Multi-Object Spectrograph) instrument to study dark matter in the nearby Draco dwarf galaxy.
Maunakea Speakers Series to Feature Honoka‘a Students
Keilani Steele and Hokunani Sanchez are accomplished Maunakea Scholars.
New Evidence Suggests ʻOumuamua Could be a Comet
New evidence suggests ʻOumuamua could potentially be a comet.
Telescope Debuts New Planet Hunter
After four months of hard work on Maunakea and over a decade in the making, SPIRou (SpectroPolarimètre InfraRouge), Canada-France-Hawaii-Telescope’s (CFHT) new planet hunting instrument.
Keck Observatory to Expand Exoplanet Research
Astronomers will study exoplanets in more detail and seek out habitable places for life.
Behind the Scenes: Maintaining Keck’s Massive Mirrors
How do you clean one of the world’s most advanced telescopes?
Student Thrives through PIPES Internship with OMKM
PIPES alumnus Ku‘upua Kiyuna interned with OMKM during the summer of 2016.
NASA Launches the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite
On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, NASA launched the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).
Podcast Series Chronicles ‘Mission to Mars’ in Hawai‘i
Podcast company Gimlet Media is launching a new series, “The Habitat,” on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.
Students Have First-Time Experience on Maunakea
Astronomy students from the Kohala and Kapolei High Schools experienced an unexpected treat on a recent trip to the summit of Maunakea.
‘Imiloa Maunakea Skies Talk to Explore the Threat of Near-Earth Objects
The talk will be held at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center on Friday, Apr. 20, at 7 p.m.
HI-SEAS Mission VII Recruiting Crew
Researchers from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa are seeking crew members for a NASA-funded long-duration space exploration analog study.
CFH Telescope Director to Talk Future of Astronomy at ‘Imiloa
Learn about the exciting future of astronomy at ‘Imiloa next Maunakea Skies talk on Friday, Mar. 16.
Speaker Series: What Makes Maunakea Best Astronomical Site in the World?
The Maunakea Speaker Series continues its monthly lectures with a presentation by Mark Chun from the University of Hawai‘i Institute for Astronomy on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
Science Camps Takes Students to Mars
Science Camps of America will hold a special Space Camp: Mission to Mars starting March 19.
Bill Limiting Telescopes on Maunakea Passes Senate 25-0
Hawai‘i Senate Bill 3090 SD2 passed the Hawai‘i Senate with a vote of 25-0 today.
Journey Through the Universe: Landscapes of the Moon & Mars
W.M. Keck Observatory announces that NASA Scientist Brian Day will give a demonstration of the lunar and planetary mapping and modeling portals his team developed at NASA.
Women of Hawai‘i Astronomy Community Gather to ‘Press for Progress’
Women in all roles supporting Maunakea astronomy gathered in Hilo to #pressforprogress in light of International Women’s Day.
Community Presentations: The Future of Maunakea
A state-wide series of community presentations on “The Future of Maunakea” will begin on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.
