Astronomy
Journey Through the Universe Program Returns
Hawai‘i Island’s leading astronomy education and outreach program, Journey Through the Universe (“Journey”) is returning for its 14th year.
Cosmic Space Invaders or Victims of Galactic Eviction?
(MPIA) announces that an international team of astronomers has made a surprising discovery about the birthplace of groups of stars.
Hilo High School Graduate Leads Important Astronomy Study
David Chu of Hilo led a study paving the way for groundbreaking research on Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity.
Keck Observatory Studied Amateur Photo that ‘Won Cosmic Lottery’
An amateur astronomer has captured the first-ever image of the light birthing a supernova.
Astronomy Students Students Awarded Coveted Telescope Time
Maunakea Observatories staff awarded the 2017-18 school year winners of the Maunakea Scholars program.
CFHT Image Reveals Galactic Cannibalism in Stephan’s Quintet
New images captured by the Hawai‘i Island telescope confirm that even galaxies get hungry.
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center to Host 12th Birthday Celebration
The free event will include food, activities, exhibits and planetarium shows.
VIDEO: HI-SEAS Mission VI Crew to Enter ‘Mars’
The crew of four is the “most international” so far in the study series.
Maunakea Speaker Series Presentation by Meteorologist
The Maunakea Speaker Series announces that the next scheduled program series will be held Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018.
Hawai‘i Telescope Spots SpaceX Tesla Roadster in Flight
The UH ATLAS telescope on Mauna Loa captured images on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 of the Tesla Roadster launched into space as part of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy test.
Learn About the Birth of Stars at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Talk
JCMT astronomer Dr. Steve Mairs will share his research investigating the formation and evolution of stars.
$200,000 Gift to ‘Imiloa Honors Patricia Ann Weber Lee
The native garden in front of the restaurant at the ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center was recently named in memory of Patricia Ann Weber Lee through a $200,000 gift made by her husband.
NASA Astronaut Visits Hilo for Onizuka Science Day
On Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, about 400 students grades 3 through 12 attended the 18th annual Onizuka Science Day.
New Instrument to Search for Habitable Planets
A team of astronomers and engineers are waiting for the most important delivery of the decade at Canada-France-Hawai‘i Telescope (CFHT).
Maunakea Speakers Talk to Explore ‘Lunar Eclipse Photometry’
The free talk will be held on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. in Hilo.
TMT Scholarship Applications Open for Hawai‘i Island Students
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Keck Observatory Researchers Discover Pattern in Exoplanet Systems
The findings suggest that most planetary systems may have formed differently than our own.
Nobel Prize Laureate Talks Science of ‘Interstellar’ at Mauna Lani
More than 750 people attended the W.M. Keck Observatory Talk at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel.
‘Imiloa Maunakea Skies Talk to Feature NASA’s Dawn Mission
The next Maunakea Skies talk will feature Dr. Schelte Bus, Deputy Director at NASA’s Infrared Telescope Facility.
Astronomers Capture ‘First Light’ with Latest Keck Observatory Imager
‘NIRES’ is designed to find the faintest, most violent objects in the universe.
